Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is back at the Fox, playing through Sunday, February 19, 2017 as part of a 19-city North American tour that will astound and uplift returning and new audiences alike. Tickets are available for the remaining performances that feature a wide variety of classics, favorites and timely premieres.
I attended a performance of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theaterâs Aileyâs Jazz Performance last night with a friend, and it was a very fun and inspiring show. It was certainly not just another ballet. The music choices were brilliant, and I enjoyed seeing the dancers move to jazz and gospel classics. I also loved the story-telling aspect of the show, which incorporated the narration of thought-provoking topics alongside the dancerâs movements. Through the dance techniques and the narratorâs words, the audience was inspired to âBe the best at whatever you areâ and reminded that âMind is the standard of the manâ - all words inspired by Dr. Martin Luther Kingâs sermons and speeches.
I highly recommend going to the show! It's only running through this Sunday, so get your tickets now. You wonât be disappointed. This is a lively fun show that the whole family can enjoy, and a great celebration of Black History Month. I donât recommend bringing children younger than eight, however, because it is a rather long show (note there is a special family performance on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 2pm). There were two intermissions, but somehow it seemed to get better after each one. They definitely saved the best performances for last. Now that I've attended my first Alvin Ailey show, I see why they say: âYou donât just see an Ailey performance, you feel it.â
I attended a performance of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theaterâs Aileyâs Jazz Performance last night with a friend, and it was a very fun and inspiring show. It was certainly not just another ballet. The music choices were brilliant, and I enjoyed seeing the dancers move to jazz and gospel classics. I also loved the story-telling aspect of the show, which incorporated the narration of thought-provoking topics alongside the dancerâs movements. Through the dance techniques and the narratorâs words, the audience was inspired to âBe the best at whatever you areâ and reminded that âMind is the standard of the manâ - all words inspired by Dr. Martin Luther Kingâs sermons and speeches.
I highly recommend going to the show! It's only running through this Sunday, so get your tickets now. You wonât be disappointed. This is a lively fun show that the whole family can enjoy, and a great celebration of Black History Month. I donât recommend bringing children younger than eight, however, because it is a rather long show (note there is a special family performance on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 2pm). There were two intermissions, but somehow it seemed to get better after each one. They definitely saved the best performances for last. Now that I've attended my first Alvin Ailey show, I see why they say: âYou donât just see an Ailey performance, you feel it.â
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ABOUT THE SHOW
Atlantans will be dazzled and moved by this new season, highlighted by r-Evolution, Dream., a world premiere staged by Hope Boykin. The veteran Ailey dancer drew inspiration from the sermons and speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., during a visit to Atlantaâs National Center for Civil and Human Rights. The large ensemble work pays homage to the cityâs greatest peacemaker and civil rights leader through creative storytelling and new music composed by Ali Jackson (Jazz at Lincoln Center) and historic and original writings narrated by Leslie Odom, Jr.(Hamilton).
In addition to the exciting premieres, the inspiring finale of each program will be Alvin Aileyâs perennial crowd-pleasing masterpiece Revelations, known to send hearts soaring and lift audiences to their feet. Aileyâs 32 extraordinary dancers will delight and captivate audiences with a range of dynamic premieres and repertory favorites.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater inspires in all a universal celebration of the human spirit using the African-American cultural experience and the American modern dance tradition. Nearly 60 years after its founding, Ailey continues to move forward under the leadership of Robert Battle, revealing once again why Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is one of the worldâs most beloved dance companies.Â
Atlantans will be dazzled and moved by this new season, highlighted by r-Evolution, Dream., a world premiere staged by Hope Boykin. The veteran Ailey dancer drew inspiration from the sermons and speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., during a visit to Atlantaâs National Center for Civil and Human Rights. The large ensemble work pays homage to the cityâs greatest peacemaker and civil rights leader through creative storytelling and new music composed by Ali Jackson (Jazz at Lincoln Center) and historic and original writings narrated by Leslie Odom, Jr.(Hamilton).
In addition to the exciting premieres, the inspiring finale of each program will be Alvin Aileyâs perennial crowd-pleasing masterpiece Revelations, known to send hearts soaring and lift audiences to their feet. Aileyâs 32 extraordinary dancers will delight and captivate audiences with a range of dynamic premieres and repertory favorites.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater inspires in all a universal celebration of the human spirit using the African-American cultural experience and the American modern dance tradition. Nearly 60 years after its founding, Ailey continues to move forward under the leadership of Robert Battle, revealing once again why Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is one of the worldâs most beloved dance companies.Â
SPECIAL FAMILY PERFORMANCE SATURDAY, FEB. 18 AT 2:00PM
Ailey extends an invitation to bring the whole family to the Family Matinee program on Saturday, February 18 at 2 p.m., which includes a post-performance Q&A with the dancers and special ticket prices that are buy one, get one at 50% off (limit 8 tickets per order).
Tickets for this and the remaining performances start at $25 and are available at The Fox Theatre box office, 660 Peachtree Street NE, www.alvinailey.org, via the Fox Theatre HERE. (Use PROMO CODE friends to save on tickets!)
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* The writer received complimentary tickets to the show in exchange for this review. Opinions, however, are entirely her own.
Ailey extends an invitation to bring the whole family to the Family Matinee program on Saturday, February 18 at 2 p.m., which includes a post-performance Q&A with the dancers and special ticket prices that are buy one, get one at 50% off (limit 8 tickets per order).
Tickets for this and the remaining performances start at $25 and are available at The Fox Theatre box office, 660 Peachtree Street NE, www.alvinailey.org, via the Fox Theatre HERE. (Use PROMO CODE friends to save on tickets!)
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* The writer received complimentary tickets to the show in exchange for this review. Opinions, however, are entirely her own.