Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Ode to Alvin Ailey’s Revelations



Whenever I need dance inspiration or have dancers “block” I have always researched and watched Alvin Ailey dances. Years ago I have had the pleasure of seeing them in a live performance at the University of Buffalo. But every now and then I pop in a DVD or watch them on You Tube. And believe me it is truly healing for the soul.

Me in dance mode!

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s epic performance “Revelations” takes you on a journey through slavery to freedom in a series of dance pieces. This performance has been respected and loved by all generations throughout the world as it explores the hardships and victories that African-Americans faced in history. Revelations breaks the racial barriers and has been replicated and studied by many other dance schools and companies.