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Ailey II in Uri Sand's Tracks

Repertory

Tracks

COMPANIES

CHOREOGRAPHER

WORLD PREMIERE

Imperial Theatre, Saint John, NB, 2018

MUSIC

Various Artists

COSTUMES

Zinda Williams

LIGHTING

Burke Brown

RUN TIME

29 Minutes

Choreographed by former Company member Uri Sands, in collaboration with the dancers of Ailey II, Tracks braids together ballet, modern, and street dance techniques. The soundtrack, ranging from The O'Jays to Pharrell and Snoop Dogg, underscores the powerful movement that examines racial, sexual, and economic divisions in our world today. 

Ailey II-Behind the Scenes of Tracks

A group of dancers stands in a line on stage, watching a male dancer in front. The male dancer performs a high kick, extending his leg and arms. The background is dark with subtle lighting highlighting the dancers.

Ailey II in Tracks Kyle Froman

Three dancers perform on stage against a dark background. They wear black costumes with intricate patterns. The dancer on the left strikes a pose with bent knees and raised arms, the middle dancer bends forward with hands extended, and the right dancer extends one leg behind them while balancing on the other.

Ailey II in Tracks Kyle Froman

Two dancers perform on stage, with a dark background and spotlight. The female dancer is in the foreground, extending her arm and leg gracefully, while the male dancer supports her from behind. Both wear dark, flowing costumes.

Arianna Salerno and Kyle H. Martin in Tracks Kyle Froman

MUSIC CREDITS

“Let Your Hammer Ring” by Big Louisiana, Willy Rafus, and Arthur Davis from the album Prison Worksongs, published by Arhoolie Records. “Message in Our Music” by the The O'Jays from the album Message in the Music, published–1976 Assorted Music Inc. D/B/A Philadelphia International. “A Prayer” by the The O'Jays from the album Message in the Music, published–1976 Assorted Music Inc. D/B/A Philadelphia International. “Desire Me” by the The O'Jays from the album Message in the Music, published–1976 Assorted Music Inc. D/B/A Philadelphia International. “Stairway to Heaven” by The O'Jays from the album The Ultimate O'Jays, published by Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.