Northrop Presents
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 pm
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 pm
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Northrop with more dance The New York Times calls “transfixing, pulsating, and galvanizing.” Embarking on its next era under the leadership of new Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack, the company remains guided as ever by Alvin Ailey’s pioneering legacy. Audiences will be treated to classic works from the Ailey repertory that have inspired and uplifted fans for decades—including the touchstone of inspiration Revelations, the ultimate anthem to resilience and joy. Ailey will continue to break ground with new works by contemporary choreographers that promise to propel dance in exciting new directions—pushing the bounds of what the human body can do and what the human spirit can achieve.
Revelations: A Modern Classic
More than just a popular dance work, Revelations has become a cultural treasure. Performed to African American spirituals, song-sermons, gospel songs, and holy blues, Alvin Ailey’s Revelations fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul. This enduring classic is born out of the choreographer's "blood memories" of his childhood in rural Texas and the Baptist Church. Since its premiere in 1960, the ballet has been performed continuously around the globe, crossing barriers of faith and nationality, making it the most widely-seen modern dance work in the world.
Articles & More
“Every American owes it to him or herself to see the Ailey [company] perform Revelations. It is an American phenomenon.”—Oprah Winfrey
“The thing about the dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is that they are precision performers—technique visible, placings academic—but at the same time, they can elasticate and undulate their bodies; they can be sensual and spiritual. Above all, they dance with great sincerity.”—The Guardian
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This will be Ailey’s 13th performance at Northrop; the last was in Mar 2019.
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7:30 pm, Sat, Apr 18
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
