Alvin Ailey is a professional dance company committed to furthering
African American heritage and culture through dance. The New-York based company
has a school and multiple levels of training programs to introduce students to
the style, which tries to be a bold response to traditional styles and even
other pioneers in the field of modern dance.
There are so many definitions and branches in dance that every discipline has unique aspects, and Alvin Ailey’s main bold take merges creative choreography with strong dancers. Some pieces tell stories, but there are always clear elements of solid foundation in technique, which is evident even to an audience member with little dance background – many combinations involve intricate balances and all extensions (the legs that are stretched out) have strength and energy.
Through this platform, dance is able to bring audience
members, performers, and other creative workers together. The work of Alvin
Ailey is accessible on multiple levels, through artistic merit as well as
cultural interest. Making this available, where there is a receptive public, is
a sign of progress in the U.S.
This is a selection from "Revelations," one of Alvin Aliey's signature pieces
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