NEW YORK The Board of Trustees of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre has appointed the renowned Alicia Graf Mack to serve as AILEY’s new Artistic Director, beginning July 1, 2025.
Widely celebrated for her artistry during her years of performing with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and currently serving as Dean and Director of the Dance Division of The Juilliard School, Ms. Graf Mack now becomes the fourth Artistic Director in AILEY’s 66-year history, following Alvin Ailey, Judith Jamison, and Robert Battle.
The announcement of Ms. Graf Mack’s appointment follows the recent death of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison, whose life and legacy will be celebrated throughout the upcoming season of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Ms. Graf Mack was brought into Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater by Judith Jamison and danced under the leadership of Ms. Jamison and Robert Battle from 2005 to 2008 and from 2011 to 2014. She has led Juilliard’s Dance Division since 2018. Educated at Columbia University (BA magna cum laude in history) and Washington University (MA in nonprofit management). She is co-producer and host of the podcast Moving Moments, featuring conversations with some of the most celebrated and ground-breaking artists in the field of dance.
As Artistic Director, Ms. Graf Mack will oversee the artistic program of the entire AILEY organization, including Ailey II, The Ailey School, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, and Ailey Extension.

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