This week Deborah Jones recommends a group of works from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Cuatro from SDC and SSO, and La Sylphide from Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Five years ago, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was filmed performing a group of works including Wayne McGregor’s out-there Chromaand Ailey’s signature work Revelations. Deborah Jonesexplores those works, which the Lincoln Center is currently presenting as part of its On Demand program. She also introduces Cuatro,...
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