At least once a year I HAVE to see the Alvin Ailey Dance Company. Last night I made the pilgrimage with my friend and Co-Worker Leda, along with the crazy and entertaining Alvis Ward. Alvis is a dancer and goes to see the Company on multiple nights. I also ran into a great guy and artist in his own right, Cedric Brown.
Leda of course was excited because she'd only seen the Company on television. We were seated in row D so had a close up view of everything on stage. Tuesday night's program included, "Anointing", "Cry", "The Hunt", and ended with the timeless classic, "Revelations". I spoken and written at length about how transformative, "Revelations" has been in my life. The highlight for me was a West Coast Premiere of a ballet by new creative director Robert Battle. It was one of the most exciting and intriguing dances I have seen in years. Here's a short sample but it is something that MUST be seen and experienced
Another highlight of course was the closing of the show but before the final dance there was a short film about Revelations turning 50. Short interviews with Mr. Ailey himself & outgoing Creative Director Judith Jamison along with clips of them dancing the piece themselves really touched me.
I'll be back again and again to see the Ailey Company. It's something that is just in my DNA!!
