Ailey
01/11/2022 | 1h 23m 21s | WETA Passport
Discover the legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey whose dances center on the Black American experience with grace, strength and beauty. Featuring previously unheard audio interviews with Ailey, interviews with those close to him and an intimate glimpse into the Ailey studios today.
Aired: 01/11/22 | Expires: 01/10/25 |
Extras From This Episode
Ailey
Preview: 01/11/2022 | 1m 1s
Ailey dancers reflect on company's scrappy beginnings
Clip: 01/11/2022 | 1m 51s
Ailey's "Revelations" draws on African American spirituals
Clip: 01/11/2022 | 2m 24s
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