A Tribute to Alvin Ailey

Synopsis

Alvin Ailey played a key role in the growth of modern dance in USA and his company, founded in 1958, is one of the USA’s oldest dance troupes as well as one of the most youthful and vital on the dance scene. In this two-part program, members of Ailey's dance company celebrate his memory by performing three works choreographed by Ailey himself, as well as a special ballet tribute choreographed by Ulysses Dove. Each piece is introduced by Judith Jamison, the dancer and choreographer whose career was nurtured to stardom by Ailey, and who was, at the time of this production, Artistic Director of the company. The Alvin Ailey Dance Theater is uniquely eclectic in range, repertory, and style. As a choreographer, Ailey explored the black experience and went beyond, finding universal human truths in all his work.

Main Cast

Judith Jamison

Presenter

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	Thomas Grimm
Crew	Choreographer	Ulysses Dove Alvin Ailey
Directing	Director	Thomas Grimm
Department	Role	Name

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