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Saturday, March 23, 2013

Sat, March 23

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Detroit, MI

2:30 pm

Detroit Opera House

313-237-7464

Program subject to change.

Ailey Classics

Ailey Classics features excerpts from classics works by Alvin Ailey, as well as a performance of his masterpiece, Revelations, in its entirety.

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.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Detroit, MI

7:30 pm

Detroit Opera House

313-237-7464

Program subject to change.

Grace

One of the most popular works in the Ailey repertory, Ronald K. Brown’s spellbinding Grace is a fervent tour-de-force depicting individuals on a journey to the promised land. 

Minus 16

Featuring an eclectic score ranging from Dean Martin to mambo, techno to traditional Israeli music, Ohad Naharin’s Minus 16 uses improvisation and Naharin’s acclaimed “Gaga” method, a unique movement language that breaks down old habits, pushing the dancers to challenge themselves in new ways.  

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.