Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is returning to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre from Feb. 11 through Feb. 15. GPB’s Kristi York Wooten spoke with dancers about new choreography and the lasting legacy of the company's founder.

For Alvin Ailey dancers, honoring Black History Month in Atlanta is a joyful tradition

Choreographer Jamar Roberts created a piece about gun violence and police brutality when he found himself sleepless over the issue. It's touring now with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.