Shelter by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar

Originally performed by the Ailey company in 1992, Jawole Willa Jo Zollar’s Shelter is a passionate statement about the physical and emotional deprivation of homeless people. The Ailey company has typically performed it with either an all-female or all-male cast; for its return to the Ailey repertory during the 2017-18 season, it will be performed by female dancers.
Set to an inventive score which incorporates drumming by Junior “Gabu” Wedderburn and poetry by Hattie Gossett and Laurie Carlos, Shelter delivers the compelling message that the poverty of individuals will inevitably lead to the destitution of all humanity.
This production of Shelter was made possible with major support from American Express.

[@BESTRoboticsEd]

What a masterpiece. Every school should watch this work. Tels such an important story in our formation. Thank you for sharing

[@Windsingerful]

Intense! I feel this, especially having been close to the edge a few times myself, one fragile paycheck away from free fall. I’m sure many can relate, and more to come in this mean time we’ve entered into as a nation. Powerful piece!!!

[@nonyabeezwax1192]

Saw this live in Berkeley a couple weeks ago. LOVED IT!!! So incredibly powerful! Thank you!

[@yasmingbrock9530]

Nonya Beezwax I agree it is a very powerful piece and the choreography is so relevant to feelings of frustration/desperation. Out of curiosity, how did the work end???

[@camillathechickenlady]

Incredible.

[@terriemurphy-daniels179]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@Zaidemeit]

S'more 'Perpetual Relevancy', according the vision of Alvin Ailey.

[@jackiekennedy7922]

no spiders in those shoes!