Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – March 18 – 19, 2011
One of the world’s favorite dance companies returns to show off the brilliant artistry and passionate energy that bring audiences around the globe to their feet night after night. What makes this phenomenal company so special is the incomparable sense of joy, freedom and spirit that the dancers and audiences share. Discover for yourself what millions of fans already know —you don’t just see an Ailey performance, you feel it.
As part of this mixed repertory program, the Company celebrates fifty years of Revelations, an enduring classic that has been seen by more audiences around the world than any other modern dance. This tribute to Ailey’s African-American heritage uses traditional spirituals to explore the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the human soul.
Today, with Artistic Director Judith Jamison’s remarkable vision and the artistry of thirty extraordinary dancers, Ailey’s company continues to enrich the American modern dance tradition.
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