Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Thov nco ntsoov: qhov kev ua tau zoo tam sim no tsuas yog tos daim ntawv teev npe.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Northrop with more dance The New York Times calls “transfixing, pulsating and galvanizing.” Embarking on its next era under the leadership of new Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack, the company remains guided as ever by Alvin Ailey’s pioneering legacy — continuing to push the bounds of what the human body can do and what the human spirit can achieve. Audiences will be treated to different programming each night, including some classic favorites alongside several new works by contemporary choreographers that promise to propel dance in exciting new directions. Both programs culminate with Ailey’s ultimate anthem to resilience and joy, “Revelations.”

The Saturday, April 18 performance includes “Jazz Island” (2025) by Maija García, “Difference Between” (2025) by Mathew Neenan and “Song of the Anchorite” (2025) by Jamar Roberts.

Cov Sunday, April 19 features “The Holy Blues” (2025) by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Samantha Figgins and Chalvar Monteiro, “Blink of an Eye” (2025) by Medhi Walerski and “A Case of You” (2004) by Judith Jamison.

Both performances will conclude with the touchstone of inspiration, “Kev tshwm sim” (1960). More than just a popular dance work, “Revelations” has become a cultural treasure. Performed to 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. This enduring classic is born out of the choreographer’s “blood memories” of his childhood in rural Texas and the Baptist Church. Since its premiere in 1960, the ballet has been performed continuously around the globe, crossing barriers of faith and nationality, making it the most widely-seen modern dance work in the world.

Cov ntsiab lus ceeb toom / hnub nyoog pom zoo

Qhov kev ua yeeb yam no raug pom zoo rau cov hnub nyoog 11 xyoos thiab laus dua.

Ntsiab lus

• This performance is a blend of newer work and classic work from decades ago. What similarities and differences do you imagine there will be between the newer and older dances?
• “Revelations” is a deeply personal work by founder Alvin Ailey, reflecting on his childhood memories. If you were to create a personal work of art inspired by your life, what art form(s) would you use? What would the work be called?

Kev siv tau

Ntau qhov chaw ua haujlwm muaj cov kev pabcuam nkag tau yooj yim xws li lub rooj zaum hauv lub rooj zaum, kev pabcuam kev mloog, kev hnov pob ntseg ntsaws, kev txhais ASL, qhib cov lus piav qhia, lossis cov lus piav qhia, ntawm lwm cov kev xaiv. Cov kev pab no tshwj xeeb rau txhua qhov xwm txheej, thiab tej zaum yuav tsis muaj nyob txhua qhov chaw. Thaum sau npe nrog peb, thov qhia rau peb paub seb qhov kev pab twg koj xav tau thiab peb yuav ua raws li koj!

Kev thauj mus los

Yog tias koj tsis muaj kev caij tsheb, hu rau Project Success thiab peb tuaj yeem muab kev thauj mus los rau koj. Thov qhia rau peb paub yog tias koj xav tau caij tsheb thaum koj ua koj daim ntawv xaj. Peb yuav xav tau tsawg kawg 2 hnub daim ntawv ceeb toom los teeb tsa kev thauj mus los.

zov menyuam

Kev saib xyuas menyuam yaus muaj rau kev ua haujlwm no. Thov qhia rau peb paub yog tias koj xav tau kev saib xyuas menyuam yaus thaum koj ua koj daim ntawv xaj.

Media ntxiv

Here are samples of what you may see, depending on which evening you come:

The Holy Blues

Difference Between

Revelations (both evenings)