NY Lions: An Evening With AILEY at New York City Center
Thursday, December 4, 2025
6:30 PM
placeNew York City Center, 130 West 56th Street, New York, NY, 10019

Join us at New York City Center for an extraordinary evening of new performances and audience favorites, including Alvin Ailey’s “Revelations.”

We’ll start with a special pre-performance talk featuring Alicia Graf Mack, former AILEY principal dancer and recently appointed artistic director of the company. She’ll share her remarkable journey — from her early years with AILEY to becoming the youngest and first woman of color to serve as dean and director of Dance at The Juilliard School. Along the way, she’s also overcome injuries, earned a degree from Columbia University, and even turned down a position at J.P. Morgan. Alicia’s journey has always pointed toward dance, and her insights will offer a deeper appreciation of the night’s performances.

We look forward to having you join us and are grateful for your support of UJA’s critical work in New York, in Israel, and around the world. 

This event welcomes donors who give a gift of $6,000 or more to UJA’s 2026 Annual Campaign.

FEATURING

Alicia Graf Mack

Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

A former principal dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (2005-2008 and 2011-2014), Alicia comes to AILEY from The Juilliard School, where she was the dean and director of the Dance Division for eight years (2018-2025). Born in San Jose, California, Alicia grew up in Columbia, Maryland. She began her career with Dance Theatre of Harlem under the direction of Arthur Mitchell and ascended to become a highly recognized principal ballerina.  A celebrated artist, she performed with Complexions Contemporary Ballet and made guest appearances with Alonzo King LINES Ballet. Her versatility led to collaborations with artists including Beyoncé, John Legend, Andre 3000, Alicia Keys,...

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LEADERSHIP

UJA Professional Women

Chair: Marnie Black
Vice Chairs: Yael Dunayer • Dena Rosenberg • Samantha Yablon • Dana Zeller 

Chair: Robin Kaplan
Women's Leadership Chairs: Marnie Black • Kate Eichel • Anna Fisch • Rachel Kalnicki • Rachel Zuckerbrot

Chair: Marnie Black
Vice Chairs: Yael Dunayer • Dena Rosenberg • Samantha Yablon • Dana Zeller 

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Leah Weinfeld

212.836.1561