Lucky - So You Think You Can Dance?
In these glitzy numbers, you most certainly can. We asked the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Company to take the most head-turning looks of the season out for a spin - and twist, dip and twirl.
In these glitzy numbers, you most certainly can. We asked the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Company to take the most head-turning looks of the season out for a spin - and twist, dip and twirl.
In January 1960 choreographer Alvin Ailey revolutionized modern dance, fusing music, movement, Christianity and the pains of the turbulent political atmosphere into a three-part work. The late choreographer's masterpiece "Revelations" spoke of the African-American journey from slavery to freedom, the fight for equality, and the universal emotions of repression, love, fear and joy.
Los Angeles awaits a spectacular production, as the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will grace the stage celebrating 50 years of Ailey's praised piece "Revelations," beginning in April. Hosted in the 2010-11 season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center, these 10 performances are highly anticipated.
Dec. 1: The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrated 50 years of its signature work, "Revelations," and Joan H. Weill's 10th anniversary as board chairwoman.
This week Alvin AIley American Dance Theater returns to BAM for its longest engagement there to date.
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