Trinidadian-American dancer Hannah Alissa Richardson says she is proud to be a part of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s sixty fifth Anniversary celebration.
“To be a part of this unimaginable group is a dream come true,” Richardson informed Caribbean Life over the weekend. “And to be a part of the sixty fifth Anniversary applications celebrating not solely the legacy and works of Mr. Ailey but additionally giving a a lot deserving tribute to the ladies, whose elegant sturdy shoulders I stand on, is certainly an honor and blessing.”
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s sixty fifth anniversary season swings into the ultimate week of its vacation season engagement, with an thrilling lineup of performances that it mentioned will proceed to “captivate New York Metropolis audiences.”
“Earlier than the season involves an finish, followers have just some extra probabilities to witness Ailey’s artists in varied applications showcasing the season’s new works, in addition to returning favorites, and some items from Alvin Ailey, together with his must-see signature masterpiece ‘Revelations,’” the dance firm mentioned.
It mentioned followers can see “Revelations” on Dec. 27, Dec. 30 and Dec. 31, and that the season will finish on a excessive notice, with “a really particular New Yr’s Eve efficiency stuffed with vitality.”
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater mentioned it kicks off with Amy Corridor Garner’s energetic “Century” – “a deeply private piece impressed by her grandfather on the eve of his one centesimal birthday set to the music of Ray Charles, Rely Basie, The Soiled Dozen Brass Band, and extra.”
This system additionally contains Act II of ‘Ailey Classics’, that includes the “sturdy but serene solo Reflections in D, together with highlights from the spirited duet Pas de Duke, the commanding choreography in Masekela Langage, the comical meandering of Opus McShann, the lyrical solo from Love Songs, and the magical Charlie Parker tribute For ‘Chook’ – With Love.”
“After viewing Ailey’s inspiring artists mild up the New York Metropolis Heart stage, followers of all ages and expertise ranges are inspired to get transferring with Ailey Extension by becoming a member of within the dance on-line or in-studio at Ailey’s residence on the Joan Weill Heart for Dance – New York’s largest constructing devoted to bounce,” Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater mentioned.
On Jan. 6 at 4:30 p.m., it mentioned a Celebrating Alvin Ailey Workshop with Assistant Rehearsal Director and former Ailey dancer Clifton Brown will take contributors by means of choreography impressed by Ailey’s work “as they find out about his influence on the dance world and American historical past.”
Beginning Jan. 29, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater mentioned a Spring Efficiency Workshop “lets college students stay out their desires of rehearsing authentic choreography from distinguished NYC instructors to carry out in entrance of household and associates on the Ailey Citigroup Theater on Might 9 and 10.”
It mentioned youngsters and teenagers ages 7 – 17 can even be part of within the dance studying ballet, modern and hip-hop strategies with their friends throughout the Children & Teenagers Winter/Spring session, which runs Jan. 7 – Might 12.
For extra details about these workshops and extra methods to maintain dancing with Ailey’s elite instructors seven days per week, please go to alvinailey.org/extension.
Following the New York Metropolis Heart engagement, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater mentioned Ailey’s artists will put together to embark on a coast-to-coast US Tour from Jan. 25 – Might 12, 2024, visiting practically 20 cities together with Atlanta, Chicago, DC, Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Nashville and Newark.
For data on how one can expertise “the magic of Ailey,” go to alvinailey.org.
