Revelations - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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- Опубликовано: 5 дек 2020
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is celebrating six decades of "Revelations," a choreographic masterpiece that has become a lasting cultural treasure beloved by generations. Watch the company's full performance from the 2015 Lincoln Center at the Movies production!
The piece, which premiered in 1960, pays homage to and reflects African-American cultural heritage, which Ailey considered one of America’s richest treasures - “sometimes sorrowful, sometimes jubilant, but always hopeful.”
To continue celebrating the anniversary of this iconic work, check out Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's digital season, which will elevate Ailey’s legacy of innovation and excellence with premieres, interactive workshops, artist conversations and more. Visit AlvinAiley.org for details!
For more #LincolnCenterAtHome videos, visit LincolnCenter.org. 
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I don’t care what anyone says. Revelations was choreographed by God through Alvin Ailey. It’s supernatural.
I agree, there will never be another.
I cried the first time I saw this live. It NEVER gets old. Thank you for having it here for me to enjoy.
For 10 plus years, my aunt took me to see Alvin Ailey every Christmas holiday season in NY. After all these years, Revelations is still my favorite performance. You can take the girl out of church, but you can’t take the church out of the girl.
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Get thee back to church !!
Just keep JESUS inside. HE don't do religion.
The "Fix Me Jesus" performance 🥺😭😭😭oh my Lord
That's my favorite too. I cry every time.
i’ve never been religious and never will be, but “I Wanna Be Ready” has got me feeling something
He conveyed with his body how ashamed he was with his life but he had the will to do better.
Just come out of Sadlers Wells theatre, London, England seeing Alvin Ailey.
First saw them as a 20 yr old black girl 40+ years ago.
So blown away, l took much of my pay packet and bought tickets for my parents.
They were working class immigrants from the Caribbean. Never seen live theatre or ballet.
They didn’t want to go, felt they’d be out of place.
I forced them to go.
They came back THRILLED! Grateful l’d made them go.
I try to go when they come back to London.
Revaluations is a masterpiece.
Lifechanging.
I SAW THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE 7TH GRADE AT THE FOX THEATER IN ATLANTA N I'VE NEVER FORGOTTEN IT..... I LOVE ALVIN AILEY DANCE
I love my people! What better way to celebrate Juneteenth than watching "Revelation." 2023
Just saw this in Chicago tonight for the umpteenth time. It still delivers the energy, emotion, and joy as it always has.
I saw it last night for the hundredth time, but it still makes my soul cry.
the alvin ailey dance company visited my town during my time in middle school and we were lucky enough to be offered a free showing of revelations at one of our local theaters. that was almost 6 years ago, but if i close my eyes and really try, i can still see them dancing to ‘fix me, jesus’. a performance i will never in my life forget.
I did company class with AA company when they were in Sydney in 1965. AA said if I was black he ask me to join the company. What an honour!!!
lots of tears, all thanks to GOD
I am once again... watching the Fix Me Jesus duet.
I could watch it a million times.
long live the spirit of Alvin Ailey.
The only ballet company that brings me to tears of joy at every performance. Art at it’s highest level.
*Modern
Takes my breath away - every time . . .
I so totally agree!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, same here. My friends and I cry each time we see them in London. It’s just beautiful
My first time yesterday watching them in the UK, tears, heart felt tears and emotions that can only be described by being present! Our children all over the world needs to be exposed to this. Absolutely magnificent! Wow wow!! 🎉 🙏🏿❤️💯
I cry every time I see this. It gives me chills, too.
Fix me Jesus interpreted so very beautifully. The artistry is so evident and reminiscent of an era gone by. 👌🏾
It is beyond beautiful.
I saw it live during the 70s . I was mesmerized by Judith Jamison’s arabesques
I saw this as a child in the early 80s with my grandmother in NYC. Created lasting impressions of my African-American heritage.
Many try to imitate but this is a Masterpiece.
It doesn't matter how many times I look at this in person or on video...I'm still captivated each and every time. My reason for dancing all this time...
I was nine years old when I first saw The Alvin Ailey Dance Theater at The Brooklyn Academy of Music in 1970. It was a something I never forgot and I returned for many years as a young man when they performed at City Center in Manhattan. To this day, Revelations moves me to my core just as it did when I was nine.
I’ve seen this live multiple times and it still takes my breath away every time. Such beautiful artistry
It’s been my favorite since my mom first took me when I was 8!
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Just as fresh, relevant, & stunning as when I saw Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre in high school--over 50 years ago. Absolutely magnificent!! So grateful that Revelations is endowed.
Not sure if I'll ever get tired of this. Blessed to have seen it live
Rocka ma soul will get you every time. So much historical feeling.
I went to dancing school because of my idol, Ms. Judith Jamison. The 1st time I saw her perform was in the '80's.
Wow wow, we are a beaituiful People!! Spiritual and good! Left a legacy of love and inspiration! I love Black African people of amurdika. Alvil Ailey, left a legacy of amazing genius talent!
Remembering seeing this beautiful artistry MANY years ago! Never to be forgotten!
With Judith Jamison!!!!
Me too! I saw Revelations at UCLA with Judith Jamison many years ago. An amazing life experience I'll never forget.
Yes, me, too.
I saw this performed with Judith Jamison in, of all places, Wichita, Kansas in 1974 when I was in undergrad school. It was life changing!
It still moves me to recall watching Judith Jameson dance 2:30 decades ago.
I have been learning about Alvin ailey in school for a bit and it’s surprising that he was inspired by church music
Where are you, people of the world? You should be seeing this!
It was just posted a couple of hours ago. Absolutely stunning.
Americans NEED this Alvin Haley Presentation during this truly difficult and painful time! I am sharing the link by email with many.
That ENCORE !!! 😭
This is my dream...I want to dance at this company!
I watched this show so many times on stage with always the same pleasure, the same goosebumps, and the same tears. Perfection at the top.
Yes...yes... yes. :) so right!
I agree!
The opening music before curtain, have tissue in hand. Then when Fix Me Jesus, Oh dear Lord, I'm always praying for that Woman to hold all she can. Always a great Man on stage that can help her. But if you notice, she does most of it herself. Truly excellent.
Every skin color is beautiful and mysterious
You have to be an Olympic athlete to perform “Sinner man”. I actually cried watching it because not only is it a beautiful piece but yeah, when that day comes where are you gonna hide? Don’t die in your sin. 😢
STILL ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC PERFORMANCES!!
A national treasure.
I never get tired of watching this.
Never ever!
There is nothing better than Alvin Ailey’s Revelations! I can’t see enough of it!
Was starting dance lessons late in life (age 20 at university) and this was the first modern dance performance I ever saw live. Our professor, and modern dance instructor, picked THE BEST ONE EVER! So inspirational and I haven't seen anything top it to date. "Fix Me Jesus" is still my favorite. The turn she does @6:23 is incredibly difficult to do. "I Wanna Be Ready" is also very difficult choreography. But so beautiful!
I too started my dance journey (20 years worth) taking classes 'late' less than 2 months shy of my 19th birthday! A year before I'd seen A Dance Sampler on PBS (1975) featuring Alvin Ailey along with Pilobolus Dance and The Paul Taylor companies! I eventually began studying at the Ailey school and got a scholarship the next year! An AWESOME EXPERIENCE!
Dang the way in the water part is kinda magical
Now that is some dancing. Life!
Praying my daughter and I get to continue our tradition of our Mommy/Daughter date….only this time we’ve added my granddaughter!!! She loves music and dancing! The pandemic brought so much pain, but I rejoice in the gift of life that it brought in the form of my granddaughter!!
I can never tire of seeing this outstanding work of art. Happy 60th Revelations.
How come i am just now seeing this! Lord Jesus this is talent on full display! Ive never seen anything like this!! I am truly blown away
This is for me a pinnacle of perfection. How in the world are there 54 dislikes? I had the privilege of seeing them at the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion in LA...leaving the house dancing
I don't know how to choreograph anything. This is so great and well put. "Didn't my Lord deliver Daniel" is a winner!
Excellent singing, presentation, and dancing.
I went to see the Alvin Ailey Dancers years ago. Just mesmerizing! I also visited the dance school in NYC. The opening dance “Ive Been Buked” is one of the most beautiful dance performances I’ve ever seen in my life. The different shades of brown of my people did it for me. The choreography is just beautiful! “Revelations” is my favorite!! When I bought tickets I made sure this was part of the performance.
I saw this last night and I try not to miss it every year!
The beauty of some of the simplicity is overwhelming in the choreography. The beauty of the movement is chilling.
I remember the first time I saw them perform, I cried tears of joy. Awesome ballet, Awesome dancers.
Watched the video of this in my modern dance class in college. Incredible!
The dancers are breathtakingly moving! And all dance is set to African American spirituals!
I miss seeing Dudley in I Wanna Be Ready. He was the best!
I agree wholeheartedly!!! Brought me to tears when I saw him perform it live.
I will never forget Dudley Williams! So reverent and filled with beauty and awe. Revelations is the masterpiece of the 20th century! I have said that since seeing it for the first time in 1968.
I've seen this live and on video SO MANY TIMES, but only just now realized that "I've Been 'Buked" is a visual overture to the piece as a whole, with elements from each of the later dances incorporated into it. Brilliant.
I was only 8 when I applied for this dance troupe. Glad to see they are still together.
Thank you, for your wonderful Dancing. Jesus loves you. You make very much people happy. Me also. The Lord gives you much health. Amen
I'm grateful that this performance was updated☺☺☺☺☺
20 years back I dated one of the dancers. Went to serval performance. Great time. Happy birthday TMW.
Revelations truly lifts my spirit and soothes my soul every time I watch it and hear that incredible soundtrack. So blessed to have seen this live! Incredible dancers and incredible choreography all around!
The BEST Honoring of Black Culture and our Ancestors through music and dance.
Revelations changed my life and healed ancestral pains.
My 1st experience of Revelations was at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre and this is the memory that remains. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒀𝒐𝒖 ❣︎ Robert Battle for continuity of the Torch that tells our story, LIBERATES and celebrates our CULTURE.
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A Dúpẹ́ Lọ́wọ́ Olódúmarè ✨🙏🏽Àṣẹ Àṣẹ Àṣẹ OoooooO
#LivingHealed #CatalystIIChange
Mo Júbà Alvin Ailey
Mo Júbà Egúngún
Supremely beautiful, loves rocka my soul. It melts me every time i watched it.
It almost felt like I was in the Kennedy Center!!! I miss feeling the theater beat with Alvin AIlay dancers! I am writing the check to Ailey as I type!
Have seen this live so many tines. They are amazing and this routine is timeless ❤
Alvin Ailey is great for any mood.
Years ago, I had a dance teacher who loved Alvin Ailey. Revelations is indeed gorgeous, but some of those dances are killers.
Lord I have missed them so much! My daughter and I started a Mommy/Daughter Day for when this dynamic ensemble comes to Atlanta, and we missed it this year! I’m just in here to get my Revelations fix!!! The MOST DYNAMIC performance EVER!!!
0:00 Revelations
3:29 did my lord deliver Daniel
5:43 Fix me Jesus
9:37 Wade in the water
16:21 I wanna be ready
19:44 Sinner Man
22:16 Rockin my Soul
America at its best.
I first saw Revelations at New Orleans World Fair with the Mississippi River in the background. Profoundly beautiful.
A masterpiece
Saw Ailey at City Center many years ago.. by the end of the concert people were in tears, standing and yelling - most incredible concert I’ve ever seen - will never forget that feeling
My first time seeing this, in full i think: am moved, deeply💜✨🙏🏿.
Saw this live two weeks ago in Edinburgh. One of the most moving and amazing dance performances I have ever seen! I was in tears at the end!
BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE! the Music is also SPECTACULAR!! BRAVO!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
SUBLIME ! Magnifique compagnie ! un grand MERCI pour ce partage : BRAVO
Perfect. Such a wonderful expression of faith and hope,
All of it, in entirely, the best we, as humans, achieve.
I would never had imagine, something as historical, as epic ,as iconic; having new music: Kevin Gaynor
Well just as Lkve is Moma and Alvin .amen
had such an intense day today and watching this performance is exactly what I needed. Thank you to the greatest dance ensemble ever!
Dudley Williams and Lou (can't remember his name) who did Sinner Man were in class. It was amazing!
I've gone to see Alvin Ailey every year for my birthday for as long as I can remember. It's always a thrill when they end it with this performance.
Same!!! Chicago in March. What a beautiful birthday treat!
Love love love love love love love love love love love love Ailey!
I love this SO much❤❤❤
I always tell myself that I'm ready for "WITW".
I'm never ready.
Sublime!
Thanks for posting.:)
I can’t get through this without just bawling. But then again, good. 😌
incredible, thank you so much for sharing this! I have been wanting to see it for so long but don't live in new york
Love love love love love this!
The dancer in I wanna be ready was elegant and emotive.
Love love love
Bravo. I heard of this Theatre on a recent broadcast on France 24 news and had to see more and I am certainly glad I did. Thanks for sharing with us all. A breath of fresh and inspiring air greatly needed in these trying times.
Alvin Ailey was a amazing dancer so was everybody else I love this dance
Alvin Ailey!!!!!
Beautiful! Poetry in motion!
Never gets old. Love it every time!😁😁
What an amazing performance! Thanks to the NYT for suggesting this on RUclips.
Saw Alvin Ailey every spring in Boston for my birthday... i never tire of this piece.. magnificent. thank you ...
Rock a my soul ❤️
Emotions are the same for me since the first time I saw it, it was in Mexico City at the Fine Arts Palace. It is beautiful, one of the jewels of World dance.
So beautiful So emotional So moving. My yearly present to me!,
Powerful and amazing performance. Michael Parkinson
💖 Every time! So beautiful!!