IN " DANCE NEWS: ALVIN AILEY DANCE FOUNDATION NAMES FRANCESCA HARPER ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THE AILEY II COMPANY" Francesca Harper says, "My mother, Denise Jefferson, was always my inspiration and mentor for teaching and giving back to the community. Through her work at The Ailey School she changed the landscape for young aspiring dance artists, including me, and was an unfailing example of courage and compassion. I fe…
SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM on September 1, 2021