Revelations

Question 1

Name 4 blood memories of Ailey

Answer 1

His father left when he was a baby, the church, racial segregation, he was homosexual

Question 2

Name, date, choreographer

Answer 2

Revelations, 1960, Alvin Ailey

Question 3

Give 4 choreographers that influenced Aileys style

Answer 3

Gene kelly and Fred Astaire
Dunham
Graham
Horton

Question 4

Where does the term revelations come from?

Answer 4

It is a biblical reference and means to uncover. Ailey wanted to uncover the truth about African-American racial segregation.

Question 5

What social statement do the company make before the piece has even stated

Answer 5

Being a primarily black company.

Question 6

What is the first section about?

Answer 6

BLack people wanting to get out of America when growing up. They were discriminated against and segregated from white people through racism and prejudice. The Dancers are asking God for his help and strength.

Question 7

What is the second section about?

Answer 7

Being baptised in the water outside of a church in Texas.