Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Revelations

[@auntieMaine]

Whoever don’t love this, feel something I’m their soul, or inspired have no soul. This is one of the greatest American dancing masterpieces

[@jorgegt115]

Or just doesn't care about dance forced to watch it for a grade in a class they be forced to take

[@jordan1233]

@@jorgegt115 yessss🤣

[@bonniec.3780]

I'm old enough to have seen the great Judith Jamison perform "Wade in the Water" , "Rock my Soul" from "Revelations: and also "Cry" several times. "Revelations" is my favorite piece ever. Long live Alvin Ailey Dance Theater.

[@LostintheTwilightZone]

Me too...first saw this in college in the early 70s.

[@LostintheTwilightZone]

I just want to add, I had never seen anything like this and it totally blew me away. Since then I have gone to see them perform wherever I was and they danced.

[@ceciliagonzalez3013]

As a native New Yorker, I too am old enough to have seen the great Judith Jamison many times. I think Alvin Ailey was one of the truly great choreographers. May the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater live forever!

[@jillpadawer7187]

As am I. And the amazing Dudley Williams perform "I Wanna Be Ready"

[@wadeoradio]

Took my family to see this last night. Its amaizing that this peace is still amazing after all of these years. My Kids are 10, 8 and 5 and they loved it and had no idea how long this has been around. This is black excellence on a whole other level.

[@cocot1919]

Thank you, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. What a wonderful gift to the world. Love, hope and pure joy.

[@upds_0851]

I’m here because of dance. Nothing more, Nothing less. I’m glad that this is a dance that many people love and enjoy.

[@jordan1233]

sooo like who else is here cuz they have to watch it for a grade?😂

[@shaiel_coral]

Jordan Davis nope music school

[@iqrazab3625]

Yesss I gotta pull an all nighter to get this essay done tommorow

[@lyfeofmidget]

I gotta do the dance they did for a grade

[@cherish-fayeallen26]

Gotta answer three questions😁

[@bmarin.r]

And also write a critique😳

[@zachthecat8168]

Who else is here because of online school and quarentine

[@maya8558]

zach the cat i’m right here sirrr

[@julianandres8149]

right here! I have no idea what I'm watching rn

[@maxcohen9130]

I am.

[@CanwegetThisToSubscribersWithN]

here

[@Mm-qr8bh]

same

[@jodyiniowa1607]

I saw the premier of this splendid piece in New York City in 1960, and two weeks ago finally saw it again in Hancher Auditorium at the University of Iowa, where it received a standing ovation and gave us a repetition of Rocka my soul. It was about the last major performance on the campus before everything shut down for the Coronavirus, and the thrill still lingers.

[@Lili-sc5kr]

I saw it at Hancher Auditorium in 2010 when I was in medical school at University of Iowa. The works never get old.

[@fannishmarcia]

Brilliant, moving. Even more wonderful in person. If the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater comes near your city...go see them dance!

[@hrh2842]

Next best thing: get the DVD of their 2015 performances at Lincoln Center. "Revelations" is spectacular. You'll never see it done better. (Watch for the white boy!)

[@wallysmithii117]

I totally agree. An iconic masterpiece.

[@cassandrabrowncollier4110]

I have seen Alvin Ailey many times, but my first time in 1970 as a high school student. It has been quite a while since I last saw them. Always magical!!! I took high school students to see them during my career and now these students are in their 50's, still enjoying the Ailey dancers.

[@Jayjen35]

I remember a performance of this in Cleveland in the 1980s. At the end the audience not only gave them at least 4 or 5 curtain calls, we demanded three encoures. A magical performance !!!

[@robbiedavis8615]

I could watch this a hundred times and never tire of it.

[@liwi513]

I remember seeing Alvin Ailey's "Revelations" at City Center in New York on 57th Street. What a show! Thank you for this podcast.

[@BenjaminAva-qw4dz]

Hi

[@EvelynLarkin-dz9ii]

It’s actually on 55th St, and I saw them there many times years ago, and they were consistently wonderful!

[@jinakaye]

Revelations is such an amazing piece. I love Wade in the Water & Rocka My Soul!

[@rebeccalumsden8157]

This was and forever will be imbedded in my heart forever more I hope I can tell this story to my children and/or even my grandchildren

[@lauriebriggs9705]

I cry every time I watch “I’ve Been ‘Buked”. That piece is perfect.

[@nj7422]

The music, the dancing, singing was so awesome! I’ll do anything to be this limber again! Fix Me Jesus! 🥰. Seeing the comments below, the younger generation has to watch this for online classes and they have no clue what they are looking at. Parents, please sit with the children and answer their questions on the Revelations of dancing. They need to look up Alvin Ailey and read about him. Then they will get the reason behind the music, dancing, singing of the Black Heritage! The music tells it all!

[@michellehuff1710]

Amen!!

[@BMAN-xl7pi]

nah i wouldnt consider this guy a substantial figure, at least not enough to teach my kid about him

[@AshaSelfsDemoFilms]

These students on here are hilarious. Oi it ain't rocket science y'all come on give us a little hope😅 I'm actually here cuz of quarantine too. I'm teaching my babies in ESL black history... the babies get it.

[@ScottBurden117]

I love them every time I see them!

[@shakuntalalivneh8742]

I would love to see this group live. They are so beautiful in every way . Alain Ailey has an extraordinary imagination. Just the way he puts the music, the chereography, the costumes and the moves together is special . They should be performing everywhere.

[@plappy4414]

this is dancing, is quite the display of a most "pogchampion" experience

[@fiSoto]

Went to see this yesterday. So beautiful!!!

[@fannishmarcia]

Truly a masterpiece!

[@utaydemon6668]

estoy perdiendo minutos de vida viendo esto maestra de nusica porque me haces ver esto y yo que mierda se que música estan bailando para mi esta musica es caca no me gusta

[@griffin7044]

YES! I think that there is something truly wrong with the six people who gave a thumbs down to such artistic brilliance.

[@marlacantor1336]

at age 18 I used to take Dennis Jefferson's 4-5:30 Graham class and then Miquel Lopez's 5:30-7:00 Horton class and then dash to City Center to see the Company....today at age 64 I'M still inspired by these amazing dancers and especially this signature piece. Thank you for sharing it. Sinner Man just blows me away!!!!

[@feywildgamingyt]

One of my favorite memories is going to see this show with my mom and my Nana (dad's mom). We had a great time! :)

[@rebeccalumsden2121]

this was a masterpiece. i was glad to work with these lot

[@sashahendry3018]

Rebecca Lumsden experience of a life time

[@ianmcburnie9755]

Omg did anyone see me in the back row, made one appearance and it was fabulousssssss

[@lauramcwilliams4708]

has anyone done the homework guys

[@sashahendry3018]

Laura McWilliams me

[@ianmcburnie9755]

Hey miss if ur watching, i love this really interesting dance

[@design17]

April Berry was the principal dancer that year. She performs "Fix me Jesus" excellent. "Wade in The Water" is Deborah Manning, Ralph Glenmore and principal dancer April Berry. Marilyn Banks was always good in the part Deborah Manning has now.

[@fearless-cl9py]

I feel so great when I see this, reminds my childhood. :) I've seen it many times :) A real masterpiece :)

[@maddykika6042]

Ok my assignments due tomorrow and you???

[@Cherry_1167]

Today 🥲🥲

[@andrewjohnson2885]

@@Cherry_1167 right now :(

[@angelacamack1699]

What an incredible dance. I never fire of it. Seeing it live was an amazing experince. Technically brilliant dancers. Such joy in their devotion.

[@princesslene55]

Last semester I had the opportunity to watch their live performance for a class.it was beautiful everything was simply beautiful ☝🏽💙

[@machukovsky]

Amo esta coreografía, enamorado eternamente del trabajo de Alvin Ailey y su Compañía, gracias por compartir este hermoso montaje.

[@beautitudes]

This piece always makes me cry. Forever art

[@thehopeofeden597]

I saw this a few months ago with my abuelita when they did revelations alongside two other acts to salute the Assistant Director, Ailey’s right-hand man Masazumi Chaya. It reminded me of performing Wade in The Water in middle school. I cried then and I cry now at the majesty of the work. It helps cheer up my quarantine.

[@bestofmybest]

Always A Pleasure Working With these Talented People See you Next Spring

[@boniittamenera493]

what's the meaning behind it, did she die.

[@samoragreggs6275]

HEAR ME OUT FOR THE OTHER KIDS WHO GOTTA WATCH THIS FOR A GRADE !!! JUST SPEED UP THE VIDEO AND IT MAKES EVERYTHING 10x FUNIER

[@f4iryhaz3]

I DID AND I CANT STOP LAUGHING AND IM ZOOTED

[@sophiewillett7911]

You are a god send bro

[@loliamarobot6999]

omg why didn't I think of that

[@feywildgamingyt]

13:08 oh my god I remember listening to the album in the car all the time and the way the man pronounced Daniel used to drive me CRAZY

[@tigereyes5]

This is beautiful!!!

[@Reg4581]

Video is nice... but if you ever get to this live, it is fantastic

[@scarlettestjulian8844]

Beautiful and very inspiring!

[@Petergoforth]

This defines inspiration in every way. I've seen it once live. I was rivetted.

[@Shanise866]

Young kids listen and learn. I do hope that you have gained something from watching this beautiful performance. This year will be the first year in many that I will not be able to see The Alvin Ailey Dance Group perform. Enjoy art, open your minds and embrace. Who knows, you may enjoy!!!!! Know matter how many times I watch this I see something new!!!!!!!

[@sergelivernais7152]

La plus belle et la plus mythique chorégraphie du Ballet Alvin AILEY

[@juliasorboro9510]

the solo performance is absolutely haunting, especially in light of the tragic events on the news these past few weeks.

[@narviawilliams2340]

💐💐💐💐BEAUTIFUL!!! I REMEMBER WHEN ME, MY MOTHER🥀, WHEN SHE WAS ALIVE, AND MY DAUGHTER, WHEN SHE WAS LITTLE, WENT TO SEE THE ALVIN AILEY DANCERS IN PERSON "REVELATIONS"💐💐💐💐

[@maxcohen9130]

This is amazing!!!!!

[@keithcampbell3911]

Such wonderful people too look forward to our annual bbq in berkeley this month

[@jeb711]

PRAISE GOD! BEAUTIFUL!

[@rayotani25]

Absolutely!

[@Belvedere1981]

This IS AMERICA!

[@inhalebriiex]

well done, great work

[@genetyburn951]

GREAT STUFF......LOVED IT.

[@MrTrenyisan]

Wonderful people, wonderful dancers ❤️✊🏿✌🏻✌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏼❤️

[@clarksfriends]

I don't know a better piece of dance

[@wallysmithii117]

Loving Revelations in November..2019

[@liftedtolifebydannab]

Wanted to see some form of the older version of this iconic piece

[@haggleme1]

Black history lesson for my 16 and 6 year old, Mr Alvin Ailey!

[@time3300]

Absolutely incredible

[@ЛюбовьЧ-ц6ы]

Amazing! Watching this video for more than 30 years and every time get this beautiful feeling as for the First time. 😍👍👏👏👏

[@cpbeauvoir]

I went to this show every year for many years, except for the past two years. I can't wait to see them this weekend 😍

[@sallylarhette7083]

I took my daughter and her friend to see this in Boston!My daughters friends was 16 and went on to the New York Ballet to study and dance!

[@N2LADIES55]

If they come to your city buy tickets as soon as possible because they always sell out. I saw them 2-22-2020 in St. Louis and their dance performances were AMAZING!

[@rachelmccall5512]

N2LADIES55 did they only do the Revelation performances or others too?

[@N2LADIES55]

@@rachelmccall5512 They did Revelations and two other dance performances.

[@rachelmccall5512]

N2LADIES55 ok, thank you! I’m excited to see them in LA

[@dancingnature]

Saw Judith Jameson do this with the rest of Alvin Ailey’s troupe .

[@catmom1322]

Too beautiful!

[@laurynmclaren2196]

Hi there ladies, gentlemen and gender non-specific people. I would just like to stress how impactful this amazing piece of work is and my god is it inspirational to my upcoming future. P.s if your from future Nat 5 dance please comment xoxox

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Powerful.

[@mssa9487]

Beautiful!

[@anthonygerard9938]

Absolutely Incredible.

[@realgingerspice]

shoutout to all my thr 105-n6 homies watching this to write a paper

[@gerrirose6678]

Wonderful!

[@A42-r9y]

I'm only here bc of dance 😭😭 I can't barely watch a 10 min video w out getting distracted imagine 20 ughh this is goona take FOREVER 😭😭IM not even 1 min in and I'm already bored 😂😭

[@_.marianne._4415]

Bruh me too

[@tianamilton6808]

oh ma gawdd me 2 ! ma dance teacher got us watching this 😭😭 ion even wHAT im looking at rn 😭😭😭

[@albaniaharvey496]

A 42 sáme

[@albaniaharvey496]

Tiana Milton like we all here

[@albaniaharvey496]

_.Marianne ._ me to

[@robyngoulette5386]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@patriciajohnson1356]

Heavenly😇🙏🏾

[@deniasiamccollum188]

Great job

[@matiasbeccaglia8786]

my mf proffesor making me watch this..

[@JamiylaMeade]

Thank you for sharing!! Is this all 3 sections?

[@costanzadeserti515]

costanza sei brava e divertente e ti diverti.....

[@hellemller8448]

This has been posted many times, in good quality, so what is the point of posting such a blurry version?

[@rhondafeild8520]

Thats good came to the dance

[@mmartin5579]

Wish i was still linner2.

[@ludovicaferrazzo6344]

Che spettacolo

[@em_novack]

Can anyone tell me when this was filmed and where? I'm using this as a source for a paper

[@mendance2]

"Four by Ailey" (1986) - Kultur Video - FIlmed in Denmark

[@aidenhl2629]

how many dancers were in this choreography??

[@veskodimitrov9034]

Miss tucker send me here :)

[@Codex_55]

27:20 Rocka My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham

[@veronicaferrer268]

gracias!!!

[@kikifanvoyage]

Wow😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@wiftooos]

Is anyone here from AGGS?

[@rebeccalumsden8157]

Can you see me in the back I’m the one with the dress on

[@preshiouslive3320]

What type is style is this

[@Deadly_Fury]

Theyre also using Horton technique specifically

[@andreastief5835]

when is this particular performance from?

[@vaishnavigupta1542]

Does anyone know where was this dance performed (need names of the dancers) and which date? I need for homework purposes, please help!

[@sashahendry3018]

very good :)

[@sashahendry3018]

jk

[@lauramcwilliams4708]

i agree

[@ianmcburnie9755]

preach boo

[@sashahendry3018]

glad someone agrees with me

[@sarahmeikle8189]

@@sashahendry3018 soz guys have been milking the cows

[@suziwinson2048]

Who is doing I Wanna be Ready in this version, so much like Dudley Williams...does anyone know?

[@SorceressXzen]

It is Dudley Williams

[@suziwinson2048]

@@SorceressXzen Thank you, I couldn't believe my own eyes that this recording existed. I love him so much!!!

[@SorceressXzen]

Yes i can understand, i worked with this company when Alvin Ailey was alive, Dudley was amazing along with so many others, I believe he danced this piece until his later years, til he could not. The love is un-measurable.

[@suziwinson2048]

@@SorceressXzen Amazing!!! I studied there when they were in the Minskoff building basement, in the 70's. Such thrilling memories. Thank YOU for your contribution to the dance world as well. XO

[@brooklynhickman2716]

does anyone know where and when this specific concert was? i need the info for a dance critique

[@emiliesheedy9524]

if u find out lmk

[@wiftooos]

1986 filmed in Denmark

[@iLoxy42]

How old is this video? (the recording)

[@Speeno22]

ayo, any one In Drugs Demons and Dancing watching this shit, help a brother out.

[@dawndew7149]

what year is this version (stunning of course)

[@Yourmom-eb3sz]

1986 i believe

[@f4iryhaz3]

put it on .75 speed , it sounds like a scary cult LMFAO

[@sashahendry3018]

hi miss

[@rebeccalumsden8157]

Hi Mrs I am here from the future and just to clarify I am definitely doing my homework no Doubt in my mind that you are not here looking for me