Every year it’s a pleasure being able to celebrate the legacy of the late great Alvin Ailey. Having the ability to see and hear from legends like Artist Director Robert Battle and legendary Artistic Choreographer Donald Byrd this year at the Ailey Reception talking about their new signature performance piece “Greenwood” is absolutely King 👑 ATL Ailey is coming to the Fox Theater Feb. 20-23 GET YOUR TICKETS ASAP‼️ #alvinaileyamericandancetheater #robertbattle #donaldbyrd #alvinaileyreception #alvinaileydancetheater #livinglegends #livinglegend #blessup🙏🏾 #wearekings 👑👑👑 (at National Center for Civil and Human Rights) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7hj3x9BguV/?igshid=16ng2hfvlmfcg

I had the great pleasure of attending #dancetheatreofharlem 50th anniversary celebration and see the work and world of friends like @markburnsdancer #markburns and #robertbattle #dth (at New York City Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwOZhleDbi6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18cg6guw3ie1i

@dancemagazine @sergey.nyc @lindacelestesims @alexeriksonny @glennallensims @aprilpcook #robertbattle #dancemagazineawards #greartimes #trailblazing #breakingboundaries @alvinailey @sheerelite @bdcnyc @dreamdancechallenge #lifetimefriends (at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater)

So psyched to attend this amazing event with @alvinailey Creative Director and Miami local #robertbattle! I have been a fan of the dance troupe since I was a child. 🎭💖

Last night my soul was rejuvenated by the beauty, power and brilliance of The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater under the Artistic Direction of Robert Battle. There is something so electric and empowering in the choreography and movement when Ailey dancers command the stage. It's a spiritual, emotional and cultural experience. I felt inspired and invigorated when I saw the muscular bodies glide, sway and fly gracefully and confidently across the stage with verve. Every once in a while my body convulsed in my seat and the spirit moved through me. I wanted to scream: Hallelujah! Seeing the passion of the performers is cathartic, liberating and comforting all at the same time -- it's familiar. One of my favorite pieces is Revelations' Wade in the Water. The idea of being baptized and cleansed whispered to my spirit, like that of my ancestors, I know that glory, transformation, freedom and salvation awaits. EW

What a great chance to see @alvinailey #robertbattle new choreography. #dance #bhm #blackdancers