Experience the World Premiere of ‘The Holy Blues’ by Esteemed Choreographer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar on June 5 at BAM

The pioneering company redefining American dance graces Brooklyn's BAM with an extraordinary spring program featuring *The Holy Blues,* a world premiere by celebrated choreographer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, alongside longtime dancers Samantha Figgins and Chalvar Monteiro. Zollar, marking 40 impactful years with Urban Bush Women, is set as AILEY's 2025/26 Artist in Residence. The lineup also includes Elisa Monte’s captivating *Treading,* Ronald K. Brown’s evocative *Grace,* and Alvin Ailey’s iconic *Revelations.* These performances conclude the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2024-2025 season, honoring the legacy of Judith Jamison. Upcoming shows occur from June 5 to June 8 at BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, highlighting a rich tradition forged since 1969, affirming Ailey’s vital presence in New York and worldwide.