The renowned dance talent of Ailey II was presented by Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey for their 25th annual fundraiser Benefit ’09, held Friday, October 23rd at the Folly Theater. Under the artistic direction of Sylvia Waters, the spirit and energy of these young dancers merged with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers.
The event raised more than $180,000 to support KCFAA’s presentation of an annual Ailey dance residency to diverse audiences and KCFAA’s year-round arts education programs that reach over 30,000 Greater Kansas City youth.
The evening concluded with an After Party in the historic Count Basie Ballroom at the Marriott Hotel Muehlebach, where patrons danced with – and were outdanced by! – the amazing Ailey II performers.
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