Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Vernard Gilmore in Alvin Ailey's Love Songs Photo by Paul Kolnik
Repertory
A Song For You
COMPANIES
CHOREOGRAPHER
COMPANY PREMIERE
1973
MUSIC
Music and Lyrics by Leon Russell; Music performed by Donny Hathaway
COSTUMES
Ursula Reed
LIGHTING
Shirley Prendergast
This performance is dedicated in loving memory to long-time Ailey Company member Dudley Williams (1938–2015).
"A Song For You" is an excerpt from Alvin Ailey's Love Songs.
“I love you in a place
Where there’s no space or time...
I love you for my life
You’re a friend of mine...”
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Vernard Gilmore in Alvin Ailey's Love Songs Photo by Paul Kolnik
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