Ailey, Alvin

Revelations : the autobiography of Alvin Ailey by Alvin Ailey ( Book )
14 editions published between 1994 and 1999 in English and held by 1,024 libraries worldwide

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater ( Visual )
40 editions published between 1969 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 763 libraries worldwide
In this two-part program, members of Ailey's dance company celebrate his memory by performing three works choreographed by Ailey himself, as well as a special ballet tribute choreographed by Ulysses Dove. Includes biography of Alvin Ailey.

Ailey dances ( Visual )
3 editions published between 1982 and 1987 in English and held by 357 libraries worldwide
A ballet performance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and other musical performances.

An Evening with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater ( Visual )
8 editions published between 1986 and 2001 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 239 libraries worldwide
Presents two ballet performances by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Divining: A dance evoking a strong feeling for African tribal ritual set to hauntingly rhythmic drum music. Revelations: Expresses Ailey's intense feelings for his roots in the South. Here is Ailey's vivid "blood memories" of the blues, spirituals, gospel music, ragtime and folk songs as well as the hard life of the Southern black during the Depression. One of two 1986 programs about Ailey's work.

A tribute to Alvin Ailey ( Visual )
8 editions published between 1990 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 213 libraries worldwide
In this two-part program, members of Ailey's dance company celebrate his memory by performing three works choreographed by Ailey himself, as well as a special ballet tribute choreographed by Ulysses Dove.

Alvin Ailey memories and visions ( Visual )
17 editions published between 1974 and 2007 in English and held by 95 libraries worldwide
Presents selections from the major works of choreographer Alvin Ailey as performed by his City Center Dance Theater to background music ranging from modern blues to classical music to traditional spirituals. The choreography is a reflection of the many varied influences in Alvin Ailey's life, influences that are both seen and felt through the vivid performance of the company, which includes the world-renowned artist Judith Jamison.

Tribute to Lester Horton ( Visual )
2 editions published between 1999 and 2007 in English and held by 85 libraries worldwide
Camera Three presents a biographical sketch of choreographer Lester Horton. Three of his former dancers perform dances which are a part of his legacy.

Free to dance ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 51 libraries worldwide
The history of African American dance, with emphasis on the role that African American choreographers and dancers have played in the development of modern dance. Part one focuses "on the early development of modern dance-and set against the background of the Harlem Renaissance, racial segregation and the Great Depression ... [examining] how African Americans overcame a 'segregated aesthetic' to become recognized as modern dance artists." Part two features Katherine Dunham, whose "priority is to create new choreography with her dancers." Part three examines the "1960s through the 1980s ..." -- Container label.

An evening with Alvin Ailey ( Visual )
2 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 49 libraries worldwide
Four short compositions performed by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, with an introduction by Alvin Ailey.

First World Festival of Negro Arts ( Visual )
3 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 46 libraries worldwide
Presents Dakar's 24-day Festival of Negro Arts. Depicts performances of African and American entertainers and presents displays of art works. Includes Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, and Alvin Ailey.