Alvin Ailey: The Repertory | Portrait of Ailey

Watch professional choreographer Alvin Ailey take his company on tour to share his vision of a diverse group of dance artists advocating for dance as an inclusive and unifying force in the arts. Ailey speaks about his sources of inspiration such as poetry, ideas, people, events, and especially music which gave him raw material for choreographic development. Ailey also speaks about preserving dance works of the past while moving forward with new ideas. Support materials help students explore Ailey’s vision through class discussions, movement activities, and creative reflections.