Alvin Ailey’s Revelation 65 year anniversary

Alvin Ailey’s timeless classic, Revelations, world-premiered on 31st January 1960.

The year-1960 entry on Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s history page says:

“Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (then known as The Alvin Ailey Dance Theater) becomes a resident company of the 51st Street YWCA’s Clark Center for the Performing Arts—the Company’s first official residence.

“Alvin Ailey choreographs his classic masterpiece Revelations, which premieres at the 92nd Street YM-YWHA on January 31, and immediately wins over audiences.”

Here is the YouTube clip of Alvin Ailey himself in the “Sinner Man” of Revelations.

I watched Revelations when I was a student many moons ago. I was touched so much, I bought another ticket and went to see it again a couple of days later.

Here is the full movie of the mesmerising Revelations performed in 2015 (60 year anniversary) at the Lincoln Center. Enjoy.