We Were Rockin' Our Souls at the Center!

Dance classes at Revelations Celebration on the Arts Plaza.
Photo by Dawson Photography.

Segerstrom Center’s welcome to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater began on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. with a Revelations Celebration on the Arts Plaza. The free event included dance classes taught by the Ailey’s National Director of AileyCamp/Spokesperson & Master Teacher for Arts in Education Nasha Thomas-Schmitt and former Principal Dancer Renee Robinson, a performance by The Spirit Chorale of Los Angeles, Center Teaching Artist and master storyteller Victoria Burnett, the Imagination Playground, visual arts demonstrations, street mural chalk drawing and food trucks. 

The Spirit Chorale of Los Angeles at Revelations Celebration
on the Arts Plaza. Photo by Dawson Photography.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater opens on Wednesday, March 26 with a special Discover Ailey performance. Artistic Director Robert Battle will host the evening. He’ll discuss the history and development of the Ailey company and talk about the artistic vision and legacy that the company is creating in the world dance scene. The company will dance Bill T. Jones’ modern dance classic D-Man in the Waters (Part I) and Alvin Ailey’s signature masterpiece Revelations. Following the performance, Mr. Battle will introduce the dancers to the audience. Tickets are just $29. 

Revelations Celebration the Arts Plaza. Photo by Dawson Photography.

Full performances are March 27 – 30. There will be free Preview Talks one hour before each performance. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.