Mattel Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater with Barbie Doll

This Fall, Mattel is slated to release a Barbie doll to commemorate the 50^th anniversary of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The doll will be designed by artistic director Judith Jamison and is said to be based on the classic Ailey performance piece, 'Revelations'.

Modern dance enthusiasts will assure fabulous sales of this doll. I can already picture a doll based on the same mold as Princess of South Africa Barbie in that awesome white dress with the umbrella. I'm getting excited just thinking about it.

Principal dancer Renee Robinson is an awesome and performances the piece with brilliance but Judith Jamison will always be THE dancer that represents Alvin Ailey and his dreams. The Company used to perform in South Florida every year but I haven't seen them in ages.

Congratulations on 50 years of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and here's to many more!