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Dancers performing Alvin Ailey's Masekela Langage, clad in bold costumes and striking a powerful pose onstage.

Repertory

Ailey Excerpts Program

COMPANIES

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

CHOREOGRAPHER

Alvin Ailey

RUN TIME

23 minutes

Program

Pas de Duke (excerpt)

Masekela Langage (excerpt)

Opus McShann (excerpt)

Love Songs (excerpt)

For 'Bird'–With Love (excerpt)

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Alvin Ailey’s Blues Suite

1958

Blues Suite

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A dancer in a white long sleeve dress throwing her arms back while holding the dress

1971

Cry

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Dancers on stage in a lively performance, with two male dancers in front striking a dynamic pose while others surround them. A trumpet player is centered among the dancers. The background features a black and white cityscape with signs like Club Carousel, 3 Deuces, and Birdland. A disco ball hangs above, adding to the vibrant, colorful atmosphere.

1984

For 'Bird'—With Love

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Vernard Gilmore in Alvin Ailey's Love Songs

1972

Love Songs

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Dancers performing Alvin Ailey's Masekela Langage, clad in bold costumes and striking a powerful pose onstage.

1969

Masekela Langage

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

two men standing next to each with one leg in the air while tilting to the side.

1988

Opus McShann

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

A female in all black is on stage with one leg in the air. A male dancer in all white is walking toward her

1976

Pas De Duke

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

A group of dancers perform a dramatic routine on stage, illuminated by warm, reddish lighting. One dancer lies on the floor while others strike expressive poses, showcasing fluid and synchronized movements against a dark background.

1960

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A group of dancers in flesh tone dresses look up and reach their hands to the sky

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