Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2010
14 September - 23 October 2010

Programme A

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IN/SIDE

Choreography: Robert BattleMusic: Nina SimoneFurther Info: The vivid emotions of Nina Simone’s “Wild is the Wind” play out in Robert Battle’s gripping solo. The bold, unrestrained style that has become his signature is evinced in this visceral cry of pure physicality.

Revelations

Choreography: Alvin AileyFurther Info: Alvin Ailey said that one of America’s richest treasures was the cultural heritage of the African American—“sometimes sorrowful, sometimes jubilant, but always hopeful.” This enduring classic is a tribute to that heritage and to Ailey’s genius. Using African American religious music--spirituals, song sermons and holy blues--this suite fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul. This season the Company celebrates 50 years of Revelations, seen by more people around the world than any other modern dance.

Dancing Spirit

Choreography: Ronald K. BrownMusic: Duke Ellington Wynton Marsalis RadioheadFurther Info: Ronald K. Brown pays tribute to Judith Jamison’s profound influence with a new work that echoes the title of her autobiography. Set to music by Duke Ellington, Wynton Marsalis, Radiohead and War, Brown’s evocative choreography uses movement from Cuba, Brazil and the United States to conjure dancing spirits who embody Jamison’s elegance, vision, dignity and generosity.

Suite Otis

Choreography: George FaisonMusic: Otis ReddingFurther Info: Otis Redding’s sassy, sizzling music sets the stage for George Faison’s playful battle of the sexes. The yearning sensuality of such timeless songs as “Satisfaction,” “Try a Little Tenderness,” “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,” and other favorites bursts through this sexy, charming and witty suite.

Programme B

There are no venues listed for this programme yet.

Revelations

Choreography: Alvin AileyFurther Info: Alvin Ailey said that one of America’s richest treasures was the cultural heritage of the African American—“sometimes sorrowful, sometimes jubilant, but always hopeful.” This enduring classic is a tribute to that heritage and to Ailey’s genius. Using African American religious music--spirituals, song sermons and holy blues--this suite fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul. This season the Company celebrates 50 years of Revelations, seen by more people around the world than any other modern dance.

Anointed

Choreography: Christopher Huggins

Hymn

Choreography: Judith JamisonFurther Info: Judith Jamison’s stunning, Emmy Award-winning tribute to Alvin Ailey uses explosive, full company dances and quiet solos to illuminate Ailey’s humanity and the dancers’ unique qualities. Robert Ruggieri’s original score is interspersed with narrative recollections from past and present Ailey dancers, arranged by acclaimed actor/playwright Anna Deavere Smith.