The
globally acclaimed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater received a
standing ovation at their gala performance on Thursday 3 September
2015 at Mostecasino, Johannesburg. It's no surprise, as
the New York-based dancers are the definition of strength, grace,
power and precision.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Photo by Andrew Eccles |
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Hans van Manen's Polish Pieces. Photo by Paul Kolnik |
The
dynamic Yannick Lebrun performed Artistic Director Robert Battle's
energetic solo Takademe with great athleticism and an equally
high spirit. Seldom has a range of emotions been so sincerely
expressed by any performer, leaving the audience in awe and
inspired.
Yannick Lebrun in Robert Battle's Takedeme. Photo by Andrew Eccles |
The
highly acclaimed American classic Revelations is Alvin Ailey’s
signature masterpiece. It is a tribute to Ailey’s heritage,
exploring moments of deepest grief and joy.
Matthew Rushing, Demetia Hopkins-Greene, Linda Celeste Sims and Guillermo Asca in Robert K. Brown's Grace. Photo by Paul Kolnik |
AAADT's Linda Celeste Sims and Glenn Allen Sims in Alvin Ailey's Revelations. Photo by Andrew Eccles |
Alvin
Ailey American Dance Theater will be performing in South Africa as
follows:
Cape Town
Wednesday
16 September to Sunday 20 September 2015
Artscape
There
are two alternating programmes of about two hours each. Both
programmes end with Revelations.
Tickets
are on sale at Computicket.
For more information on Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, click here.
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Review by Andrea Vermaak, BK Publishing.
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Review by Andrea Vermaak, BK Publishing.
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