The Music Middle’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion presents a seven-performance engagement by the acclaimed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, from Wednesday, April 2, via Sunday, April 6.
The primary program consists of the L.A. premieres of “Sacred Songs” (2024), choreographed by Los Angeles native Matthew Dashing; “Many Angels” (2024), choreographed by Lar Lubovitch; and a restaging of “Treading” (1979), choreographed by Elisa Monte.
The second program features a new manufacturing of Ailey favorites: “Grace” (1999), choreographed by Ronald Okay. Brown; “Ailey Excerpts,” choreographed by Alvin Ailey, comprised of excerpts from “Pas De Duke” (1976), “Masekela Langage” (1969), “Opus McShann” (1988), “Love Songs” (1972) and “For ‘Hen’ – With Love” (1984); and “Cry” (1971), choreographed by Alvin Ailey, a tribute to Judith Jamison. “Each efficiency will conclude with Revelations.”
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“Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater by no means ceases to amaze and delight Angelenos and dance fanatics of all ages. We’re actually honored to have one of many world’s most beloved dance corporations as our associate in residence and performing in Los Angeles at this second in time,” stated Rachel S. Moore, president and CEO of The Music Middle.
“The corporate’s unbridled spirit, coupled with the dancers’ extraordinary methods, are a supply of pleasure and solace many people—nonetheless recovering from and rebuilding after this yr’s wildfires—are in search of proper now. With two distinct packages comprised of L.A. premieres, new productions of viewers favorites, Ailey classics and a celebration of the corporate’s legendary Judith Jamison, our audiences can anticipate to be transported on a soulful journey stuffed with inspiration, hope and rejuvenation.”
“This season we rejoice the lineage and legacy of Alvin Ailey and Judith Jamison, who paved the way in which for the extraordinary artistry of in the present day’s choreographers and dancers,” stated Interim Creative Director Matthew Dashing.
“As I return to my hometown with the Firm for uplifting performances, I replicate on my surprising journey since seeing Ailey for the primary time as a pupil in Los Angeles – the identical metropolis the place a younger Alvin Ailey found the life-changing energy of dance. It’s so significant for me to be again at The Music Middle to share the realm premiere of my Sacred Songs and current all this season’s repertory demonstrating that dance is each a mirrored image of our previous and a information to our future, as Ailey’s wealthy story continues to be written along with audiences.”
Tickets to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performances can be found for buy now by visiting musiccenter.org/ailey or calling (213) 972-0711.
