Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Preview: Alvin Ailey


Revelations from AlvinAileyAmericanDanceTheater on Vimeo.


One of the greatest modern dance companies going, Alvin Ailey's American Dance Theater is coming to Toronto for a limited run at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts.  I can remember seeing Alvin Ailey tours when I was a very young dancer in San Francisco, and "Revelations", the piece above, is still one of the most moving things I have ever seen onstage.  If you have never seen Alvin Ailey, or if it has just been a while then be sure not to miss them while they are in town for four performances February 2nd - 4th.  Click here for ticket information.  And click here to see the line-up each night, the shows are slightly different, although all four performances feature "Revelations."

Still not convinced? Check out this clip from Artistic Director Robert Battle's work "Hunt."  An athletic piece featuring six male dancers on the hunt.


The Hunt from AlvinAileyAmericanDanceTheater on Vimeo.

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