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Revelations "Take me to the Water" performed by Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in 2011. Revelations is the best-known [1] work of the modern dance choreographer Alvin Ailey.It is also the signature work of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, which premiered an extended version of the work (lasting over an hour) [2] in 1960, when Ailey was 29 years old.
Ailey was uncomfortable with the label "Black choreographer" and preferred being known simply as a choreographer, while also acknowledging to the Chicago Tribune in 1987: "Of course there is something black in my work: me and my 56 years." [61] Ailey, who was gay and bipolar, [62] was known to be private about his personal life. [61] [63]
Founded in 1958, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) is the largest modern dance company in the United States. [2] Based in New York City, the company was founded by Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Alvin Ailey (1931-1989), a noted choreographer and dancer.
Celebrating its 65th year, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is appealing to new generations with Kyle Abraham’s “Are You […] The post Review: Alvin Ailey’s 65th season will have you ...
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A historic troupe, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns at last to Austin and will offer 'Revelations' at each performance.
Chaya has staged and re-staged various Ailey works, rehearsed dancers, and taught company class for AAADT. [3] He primarily teaches Ailey dances that he has performed. [6] Chaya has focused on maintaining the spirit of Ailey's dances with today's performers, who have generally not experienced the same life challenges as Ailey's dancers of the ...
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