A Tribute to Alvin Ailey (1990)

A Tribute to Alvin Ailey (1990) poster

Alvin Ailey played a key role in the growth of modern dance in USA and his company, founded in 1958, is one of the USA’s oldest dance troupes as well as one of the most youthful and vital on the dance scene. In this two-part program, members of Ailey's dance company celebrate his memory by performing three works choreographed by Ailey himself, as well as a special ballet tribute choreographed by Ulysses Dove. Each piece is introduced by Judith Jamison, the dancer and choreographer whose career was nurtured to stardom by Ailey, and who was, at the time of this production, Artistic Director of the company. The Alvin Ailey Dance Theater is uniquely eclectic in range, repertory, and style. As a choreographer, Ailey explored the black experience and went beyond, finding universal human truths in all his work.

Director: Thomas Grimm
Genre: Music
Runtime: 103 min
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Cast

Production: RM Arts, DR
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

dance theatre

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Tribute to Alvin Ailey about?
Alvin Ailey played a key role in the growth of modern dance in USA and his company, founded in 1958, is one of the USA’s oldest dance troupes as well as one of the most youthful and vital on the dance scene. In this two-part program, members of Ailey's dance company celebrate his memory by performing three works choreographed by Ailey himself, as well as a special ballet tribute choreographed by Ulysses Dove. Each piece is introduced by Judith Jamison, the dancer and choreographer whose career was nurtured to stardom by Ailey, and who was, at the time of this production, Artistic Director of the company. The Alvin Ailey Dance Theater is uniquely eclectic in range, repertory, and style. As a choreographer, Ailey explored the black experience and went beyond, finding universal human truths in all his work.
Who directed A Tribute to Alvin Ailey?
A Tribute to Alvin Ailey was directed by Thomas Grimm.
Who stars in A Tribute to Alvin Ailey?
A Tribute to Alvin Ailey stars Judith Jamison.
How long is A Tribute to Alvin Ailey?
A Tribute to Alvin Ailey has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is A Tribute to Alvin Ailey?
A Tribute to Alvin Ailey is a Music film.