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A black and white photo of a group of dancers in mid-performance, wearing light-colored costumes. They are striking dynamic poses with arms raised and legs extended. The background is dark, highlighting the dancers. The photo is labeled REPERTORY Concerto in F. Photo by Jack L. Vartoogian.

Repertory

Concerto in F

COMPANIES

CHOREOGRAPHER

RUN TIME

27 Minutes

WORLD PREMIERE

New York City Center, 1981

MUSIC

George Gershwin ("Concerto in F")

COSTUMES

A. Christina Giannini

LIGHTING

Chenault Spence

In this setting of Gershwin’s piano solo "Concerto in F”, choreographer Billy Wilson recognizes the contribution of Black dancers to American entertainment. This light, sometimes humorous work is a blend of jazz and ballet. 

Black and white photo of Sara Yarborough and Carl Bailey performing in Concerto in F. Sara wears a flowing dress, and Carl is in a sleeveless leotard. Both dancers are captured in an elegant pose with arms gracefully raised.

Sara Yarborough and Carl Bailey in Billy Wilson's Concerto in F Photo by Jack Mitchell. (©) Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc. and Smithsonian Institution

A black and white photo of a group of dancers in mid-performance, wearing light-colored costumes. They are standing close together with arms extended outward and upward, creating a visually striking formation. The background is dark, highlighting the dancers. The photo is labeled REPERTORY Concerto in F. Photo by Johan Elbers.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Billy Wilson's Concerto in F Photo by Johan Elbers

A black and white photo of a group of dancers in mid-performance, wearing light-colored costumes. They are striking dynamic poses with arms raised and legs extended. The background is dark, highlighting the dancers. The photo is labeled REPERTORY Concerto in F. Photo by Jack L. Vartoogian.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Billy Wilson's Concerto in F Photo by Jack L. Vartoogian