Revelations - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Alvin Ailey said that one of America’s richest treasures was the cultural heritage of the African-American - ”sometimes sorrowful, sometimes jubilant, but always hopeful.” This enduring classic is a tribute to that heritage and to Ailey’s genius. Using African-American traditional spirituals, this suite fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul.
Now more than ever, the world needs the power of dance to bring people together and connect us all by our common humanity. For its annual Kennedy Center engagement, the beloved company will continue to push the art form into fascinating new territory, with multiple programs as unique and phenomenal as the Ailey dancers themselves.
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[@biduca100]

I saw them tonight! It brought tears to my eyes. Alvin Ailey never disappoints, but Revelations topped. The company is super strong physically and technically. A favorite for sure. Elena

[@tanikabowen5971]

Just was in attendance tonight in NY at the City Center. It was absolutely beautiful!!! I enjoyed it thoroughly. I love how the dances represented us; our voice, our culture!!! Simply excellent! 🤎🖤

[@ambrosia417]

I just them tonight at the Kennedy Center. It was beautiful and masterfully done.

[@lulularrode6575]

Je suis en France et je regarde cette vidéo pendant mon cours d’anglais

[@janiel.3061]

can't stop crying watching them right now. used to see them all the time back east and even in CA and hire the ones in training to help me with my hospital consulting firm community phone calls. in undergrad took lessons with one of the leaders. so long ago, cannot remember names. but they are in my heart.

[@BeinghappyisOkay]

I really love Alvin Ailey. They are an excellent dance performance group. I had the pleasure of working with one of their premiere dancers in Toronto. If you haven't treated yourself to one of their performances, then it's a must do 2019!

[@freezeecho9890]

i really hate him too

[@skittlesareyummy482]

@@freezeecho9890 don’t gotta b rude

[@Darksun30]

My son is 9, I am taking him to see this. Hope he likes it. He loves dance, and basketball.

[@imachild4301]

Nooo

[@Darksun30]

@@imachild4301 why not?

[@pokaay3163]

@@Darksun30 did you take him? It would be cool if he did like it.

[@tayy4258]

Definitely take him its an experience :) i think he’ll like it

[@Globuloketchup]

It's so beautiful. I love this

[@jaystevenson7232]

Fun fact: lady gaga's dance routine for the Born This Way video was inspired by Alvin Aileys style,matching the style of dance and lighting

[@freezeecho9890]

fun fact: no one cares about it

[@CamilleCharrier-db4vw]

@@freezeecho9890 i do

[@curlyisconfident]

Wow cool ❤️

[@ohhhreallyyyy]

Her choreographers are Black women mostly who are classical trained black dancers

[@flicity7688]

Breathtaking performances last night in Houston at Jones Hall. I can now check this item off on my bucket list.

[@chriscross1214]

I’m only here cause school’s been shut down and our dance teacher assigned this to us 😂

[@Itsjp0613]

Lol me too

[@Itsjp0613]

U go to uhms?

[@chriscross1214]

@jp, yeah. You go too?

[@Itsjp0613]

Yes

[@chriscross1214]

@jp, who are you?

[@catsdogs7891]

J'ai découvert in live au Mexique cette compagnie hors pair, u joyau ! Que d'émotions!

[@m1k3yb0y260587]

Saw this performance at Edinburgh International Festival this week - amazing

[@darm.8172]

Truly Sad. 😢 May Mr. Alvin Ailey...Rest In Heavenly Peace. I Pray Justice Is Served. ✝️🙏🏾💜

[@blackintellect777]

Judith Jamison: Mr. Alley: Dance is for everybody. I believe that the dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people.

[@freezeecho9890]

Dance isnt for everybody. And Fun Fact: the dance came from animals

[@ragga_rene]

I saw this group in the northeast us when they were touring it was a fantastic show men doing complete splits in the air

[@martinngina95]

I just saw this... Very high energy

[@freezeecho9890]

i saw it it made me aggressive , full of energy but negative energy

[@sabrinafagundes4787]

@@freezeecho9890 What is your problem, giving all these negative answers??? Keep your low energy for yourself!

[@skittlesareyummy482]

@@freezeecho9890 one no ones cares

[@user-ej1rq3hx9q]

Un genio

[@imachild4301]

Ooo wow thats nice

[@danajames3181]

I preformed some of these dances as my school's dance curriculum and I LOVEDD IT but traing was instance

[@freezeecho9890]

i didnt performed it and im happy about it cause it is shit as fuck

[@skittlesareyummy482]

@@freezeecho9890 shut up no one carew

[@notlydia7598]

@@skittlesareyummy482 ikr

[@laurafreedman8770]

Exquisite

[@tabathastaples7884]

Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Pastor Murray is an Anointed Servant of GOD who teaches the Word of GOD with Authority!!!!!!!

[@berivanozmen]

Waw oh my gosh

[@chaplaintaylor2327]

God morning, I recently attended a one of these dance theaters at UT Austin, and I would love to see the dancers dance to Walter Hawkins version of "Sinner Man". That would be awesome.

[@lm406]

It’s in San Diego this year

[@blackintellect777]

He was AA who sought to perserve the uniqueness of his own culture and simultaneously enrich the American dance heritage (Alvin Alley). The underline word is heritage. I took my family and friends Feb 2019. I was appalled to see caucasian persons who ancestors would not allow Mr. Alley access plus, an asian person who under no circumstances would allow others in. The Asians keep their culture their culture see (Shen Yun Performing Arts). We were there to see us and us only (smooth chocolate skin). Remember, we are not here to please others by diversifying in order for them to come to the show, we are here to keep our culture our culture. I do believe that Mr. Ally is shaking his head and rightfully so (whites want the pleasure but not the struggle). We will inform others and want attend until we see Mr. Ally's culture. PEACE

[@FaithAlexiss]

Hello, while I respect this I just want to give you some more info it seems you do not have yet. I am a huge Alvin Ailey fan and am a dance major. Alvin Ailey studied with Horton. Hortons huge thing was that his company was colorblind and Alvin loved that. He talks about it in his autobiography how that's something he made a priority in his company. While he was alive he made sure anyone could join on his company and he most defiantly had diversity. He's not shaking his head and I'm sure he's honored that his company has surpassed his life, the way he wanted. His book is a beautiful read and I highly recommend it !

[@pugilist2011]

@@FaithAlexiss funny how they're Ripping ballet off here.

[@Thewritingelf]

YOU ARE RIGHT AF ✅️

[@yeehaw2320]

@@pugilist2011someone doesn’t know dance😭💀

[@carolteodori9851]

I love tuis

[@m.barrera7273]

I saw a performance of this work today, March 19, 2023 at the Detroit Opera House. I loved it! 🤍

[@sebastianpuente8974]

Me too

[@sebastianpuente8974]

Cool

[@sebastianpuente8974]

Cool

[@vickiefagan9158]

Gotcha Vin

[@evewallace1211]

rip babes

[@sebastianpuente8974]

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[@interstellarastronaut712]

what props are the dancers in white using??

[@fjhaydn6047]

Are the singers actually present or do they use recordings?

[@fjhaydn6047]

How delightful if it's live singing

[@PeachesYancy]

At some special performances they use a live chorus but at most they use a recording. It is available for purchase just search “Alvin Ailey”

[@alkhemikalsun]

The music from the Revelations segment uses recordings from the original piece in 1960.

[@girakandel1183]

Can you explain about all dance l need some task

[@Mybff4life]

If you really want to know about mistakes, you should ask your parents.😶😊

[@addisonskranak5538]

I don’t enjoy it but I have to watch it for class and now it suggests things I don’t like on KZbin

[@GeorgePlaysGames]

XD

[@freezeecho9890]

i hate the dance too

[@clorrissiaperry6484]

Who tf cares 😑😂

[@notlydia7598]

@@clorrissiaperry6484 ikr

[@CamilleCharrier-db4vw]

@@freezeecho9890 so why are you here?

[@Mybff4life]

What did the elephant say to the naked man? How do you breathe through something so small?🤣

[@clxpzisgfuel-_-4588]

Jk

[@asayudwhaddameant8346]

Can barely hear it

[@Photosounder]

wtf am I watching also 2Pac brought me here

[@freezeecho9890]

feel u

[@clorrissiaperry6484]

You are watching a dance video

[@Mybff4life]

Once there was a pickle named Fred. Then someone ate him.😋😋😋😂

[@Mybff4life]

How to draw me : ...| 2 e r rt ty you're going on for you have neons really Wqqwery

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