An Evening with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Bloomsbury Press.

Language:

English

French

German

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Choreography--Dance--1960-1969.

Choreography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file)

Distribution:

London: Bloomsbury Video. Bloomsbury Publishing. 2022.

Other Title:

Bloomsbury Video Library.

Place of Publication:

Arthaus Musik. 2007.

Biography/History:

<i>Divining</i> - Choreographer: Judith Jamison <i>Revelations</i> - Choreographer: Alvin Ailey <i>The Stack-Up- Choreographer: Talley Beatty <i>Cry</i>- Choreograper: Alvin Ailey Director/Producer: Thomas Grimm .

Summary:

In this brilliant studio recording, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - the US's boldest and most exciting dance company - brings its distinctive style to a wider audience. Dazzling, brash and dynamic, yet equally graceful and poetic, the company which in December 2003 celebrated its 45th anniversary here performs four unique works: 1/ <i>Divining</i> was Judith Jamison's first major work as a choreographer for Alvin Ailey. The dance evokes a strong feeling for African tribal ritual and is set to hauntingly rhythmic drum music. 2/ <i>Revelations</i> is often described as the company's signature tune and has become an American classic. It expresses Ailey's intense feelings for his roots in the South. Here you'll see Ailey's vivid "blood memories" of the blues, spirituals, gospel music, ragtime and folk songs as well as the hard life of the Southern black during the Depression. Set to Modern Jazz 3/ <i>The Stuck-up </i> takes place in modern-day Harlem. You'll witness the cruel reality of urban street life as a young man is destroyed by drugs. 4/ <i>Cry</i> was choreographed by Alvin Ailey in 1971 for Judith Jamison and is one of his most famous pieces. Created as a birthday present for his mother, it is Ailey's tribute to black women and inspires moving emotions with its portrayal of struggle, anger and most importantly, its feeling of celebration. .

Participant:

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

Credits:

Director, Thomas Grimm ; producer, Thomas Grimm ; choreographer, Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey, Talley Beatty.

ISBN:

9781350915725

OCLC:

1356503938

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.