From the beginning, Alvin Ailey envisioned a company dedicated to enriching the American modern dance heritage and preserving the uniqueness of the African-American cultural experience. He became one of the trailblazers of modern dance. In 2008, a U.S. Congressional resolution designated the Company as “a vital American cultural ambassador to the world.” Under the leadership of Robert Battle, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater continues to embody the legacy of its founder by celebrating artistic excellence, unbounded creativity, and the power of art to transform and engage. Expect daring new works placed in fascinating conversation with timeless classics like Ailey’s own Revelations.
Tue, Apr 18, 7:30pm
In a Sentimental Mood
(2007; music: Gustave Charpentier [“Depuis Le Jour” from Louise; sung by Leontyne Price])
Choreography by Jamar Roberts
Are You in Your Feelings?
(2022; music: mixtape of soul, hip-hop, and R&B)
Choreography by Kyle Abraham
Revelations
(1960; music: traditional spirituals)
Choreography by Alvin Ailey
Wed, Apr 19, 7:30pm
Night Creature
(1975; music: Duke Ellington [“Night Creature”])
Choreography by Alvin Ailey
Survivors
(1986/New Production 2022; music: Max Roach [“Survivors” and “Triptych,” strings orchestrated by Peter Phillips])
Choreography by Alvin Ailey and Mary Barnett
Revelations
(1960; music: traditional spirituals)
Choreography by Alvin Ailey
