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Which of these five iconic Ailey dance performances have you seen?
1. Revelations. Revelations is a tribute to African American heritage, choreographed by Ailey when he was just 29 years old. 2. Masekela Language, 1969. In "Masekela Language," staged in 1969, Ailey drew parallels between South African apartheid and racial injustice in the United States. 3. Cry, 1971. Ailey choreographed "Cry" as a birthday present for his mother. 4. Love Songs, 1972. "Love Songs" is a journey of love and longing, set to songs recorded by Donny Hathaway and Nina Simone. 5. Memoria, 1979. "Memoria" was created in the wake of the death of Ailey's friend and colleague Joyce Trisler.
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