Tag Archives: Ronald K. Brown

Friday Open Thread | Alvin Ailey Dance Series

One of the most popular works in the Ailey repertory, Ronald K. Brown’s spellbinding Grace is a fervent tour-de-force depicting individuals on a journey to the promised land.  Described by The New York Times as “astounding, something to be sensed … Continue reading

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Wednesday Open Thread | Alvin Ailey Dance Series

In Ronald K. Brown’s Four Corners, 11 dancers depict spiritual seekers amid four angels standing on the corners of the earth, holding the four winds. In creating his fifth commission for the Ailey company since 1999, the celebrated choreographer turned … Continue reading

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