{"id":21847,"date":"2012-09-19T23:27:47","date_gmt":"2012-09-20T06:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.midnighteast.com\/mag\/?p=21847"},"modified":"2012-09-19T23:27:47","modified_gmt":"2012-09-20T06:27:47","slug":"alvin-ailey-american-dance-theatre-performances-in-israel-fall-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midnighteast.com\/mag\/?p=21847","title":{"rendered":"Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre – Performances in Israel Fall 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Revelations – Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre returns to Israel with performances in the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Centre Dance Program, and a special one time only performance at the Jerusalem Theatre. The company has performed to enthusiastic audiences in Israel and on this tour will be presenting two separate programs, each program closing with Alvin Ailey\u2019s signature work: Revelations<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Founded in 1958 by Alvin Ailey, the company\u2019s current Artistic Director is Robert Battle, who has choreographed several works for the company, including Takademe<\/em>, The Hunt<\/em>, In\/Side<\/em> and Unfold<\/em>, which will be presented on the Israeli tour.<\/p>\n

Program One:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arden Court<\/strong><\/em> (1981) by Paul Taylor – set to baroque music by William Boyce, this is the first work by Taylor to be performed by the company.
\nHome<\/em> <\/strong>by Rennie Harris \u2013 Hip Hop, inspired by the personal stories of people living with HIV, with a gospel house music score by Dennis Ferrer and Raphael Xavier.
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Revelations<\/strong><\/em> by Alvin Ailey (1960) – this uplifting work has become an anthemic work for the company, performed time and again throughout the world. I first saw it as a child and each time I see it, it is a revelation, a joyous celebration of spirit.<\/p>\n

Program Two<\/strong><\/p>\n

Memoria<\/em><\/strong> by Alvin Ailey (1979) \u2013 music by Keith Jarrett, a work the choreographer dedicated to \u201cto the joy\u2026the beauty\u2026the creativity\u2026and the wild spirit of my friend\u201d the late Joyce Tisler.<\/p>\n

Takademe<\/em><\/strong> by Robert Battle (1999) \u2013 music by Sheila Chandra, a humorous deconstruction of Indian Kathak dance rhythms.<\/p>\n

The Hunt<\/strong><\/em> by Robert Battle \u2013 percussion soundtrack by Les Tambours du Bronx.\u00a0 An athletic work for six male dancers, exploring the relationship between modern sports and the rites of the gladiators.<\/p>\n

Revelations<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jerusalem Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Streams<\/em><\/strong> by Alvin Ailey (1970) \u2013 a percussion score by Miloslav Kabelac. This was the first full length, non-narrative dance work choreographed by Alvin Ailey, an abstract exploration of bodies in space.<\/p>\n

In\/Side<\/strong><\/em> by Robert Battle (2009) \u2013 a solo for a male dancer, exploring inner struggles, with music by Dimitri Tiomkin; words by Ned Washington; sung by Nina Simone.<\/p>\n

Unfold<\/em><\/strong> by Robert Battle (2005) \u2013 music by Gustave Charpentier, sung by Leontyne Price. A sensual duet.<\/p>\n

Night Creature<\/em><\/strong> by Alvin Ailey (1975) \u2013 a sparkling starlit tribute to Duke Ellington\u2019s Night Creature.<\/p>\n

Revelations<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Performance Dates and Times:<\/p>\n

Tel Aviv Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC) \u2013 October 2 at 20:00 (Program One); October 3 at 20:00 (Program Two); October 4 at 20:00 (Program One); October 5 at 13:00 (Program Two); October 5 at 21:00 (Program One); October 6 at 16:00 (Program One); October 6 at 21:00 (Program Two). To order tickets, call: 03-6927777.<\/p>\n

Jerusalem Theatre, September 29 at 21:00.\u00a0 Tickets may be ordered online. http:\/\/www.jerusalem-theatre.co.il\/webSite\/modules\/events\/events.aspx<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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