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Friday, April 20, 2012

Fri, April 20

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Montreal, QC

7:30 pm

Running Time: 2 hours 5 mins
Les Grands Ballets

514-842-2112

Casting
Program subject to change.

Streams

Streams is an abstract exploration of bodies in space, danced to a percussion score by Miloslav Kabelac. This standout work was Alvin Ailey’s first full-length dance without a plot. A great success when it premiered in 1970, it was brought back into the active repertory in 2011 during Robert Battle’s inaugural season as artistic director, in homage to Ailey’s legacy and artistry.

In/Side

Set to Nina Simone’s haunting rendition of the Oscar-nominated song “Wild is the Wind,”In/Side offers audiences an intimate look at a man’s most private struggles. 

Takademe

Robert Battle’s bravura work mixes humor and high-flying movement in a savvy deconstruction of Indian Kathak dance rhythms. Clear shapes and propulsive jumps mimic the vocalized syllables of Sheila Chandra's syncopated score.

The Hunt

Robert Battle’s The Hunt is a primal ritual with a distinctly urban feel fueled by a thundering percussion soundtrack by Les Tambours du Bronx. Perhaps Battle’s most popular work, it explores the relationship between modern sports and the rites of the gladiators.

Revelations

Using 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.  More than just a popular dance work, it has become a cultural treasure, beloved by generations of fans.

Ailey II

New York, NY

8:00 pm

Running Time: 1 hour 50 mins
The Ailey Citigroup Theater

866-811-4111

Program subject to change.

Echoes

Thang Dao’s Echoes began as a haunting depiction of the choreographer’s memories of life in Vietnam and his migration to America. This poignant ballet has grown into a deeply moving reverie that transcends personal history.

Boulevard

Company Premiere
This dynamic piece by choreographer Mina Yoo references a familiar neighborhood on the “boulevard” where young people of various cultures and backgrounds interact.

Reference Point

World Premiere
Artistic Director Troy Powell delivers a cutting-edge piece that combines ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance set to music by Mio Morales.

Public Classes

Prepay for Classes

New York, NY
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Advanced Beginner Ballet Kat Wildish
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Zumba® Fitness Samuel Salazar
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Intermediate Ballet Kat Wildish
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Zumba® Fitness Melissa Carias
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Advanced Beginner Jazz Sheila Barker
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM West African Maguette Camara
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Advanced Beginner Afro-Cuban La Mora
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Intro Horton Karen Arceneaux
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Absolute Beginner Ballet Kat Wildish
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Capoeira Tiba
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Power Ashtanga Yoga Irini Res