Using African-American spirituals, song-sermons, gospel songs and holy blues--this suite fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul.

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.

"Is there a more moving work in 20th century dance than Revelations?"
- Richard Christiansen, Chicago Tribune

"...powerful and eloquent dancing characterize the company in Ailey’s timeless tribute to humanity, faith and survival."
- Clive Barnes, New York Post

"Ailey’s great masterpiece of 1960, a tribute to the black heritage in America."
- Anna Kisselgoff, The New York Times

"...one of the most sublime dances ever choreographed."
- Karen Campbell, The Boston Herald