Alvin Ailey Flashcards 0.0 / 5 ? Performance Studies/Performing ArtsAlvin Ailey RevelationsBTEC NationalAll boards Created by: awild96Created on: 04-11-17 13:54 Where was Alvin Ailey Born? Alvin was born in Texas in 1931 at the time of the Wall Street Crash 1 of 30 Who was Alvin Ailey raised by? He was raised by his mother during the great depression. 2 of 30 What did he suffer as a child? He suffered segregation and racism during childhood. 3 of 30 What was he heavily influence by? He was heavily influence by his church/religion where he gain his fierce sense of black pride. 4 of 30 Where did his love for gospel music come from? The church 5 of 30 When did he start dancing? 1949 6 of 30 Who was a major dance influence for alvin? Lester Horton 7 of 30 What year and where was the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre founded? 1958, in New York 8 of 30 What is his companies nickname? Cultural Ambassador of the World 9 of 30 What is his most famous and successful dance piece? Revelations 10 of 30 When and how did he die? 1989 from HIV 11 of 30 How did Ailey meet Lester Horton? He trained with him and soon became a company member, making his debut in 1953 12 of 30 When was revelations premiered? In New York, on the 31st of January 1960 13 of 30 How long does Revelations last? It is a 36 minute journey of slavery to freedom. 14 of 30 What does revelations celebrate? The piece celebrates African-American people and black pride all of which were suppressed during Ailey’s childhood 15 of 30 What are the three main stimulus ideas used to create revelations? 1) African American traditional music, 2) creating opportunities for African American dancers to perform, 3) Alvin's childhood memories 16 of 30 How many sections are in revelations? 3 17 of 30 What are the 3 sections of revelations called? Pilgrim of Sorrow, Take me to the Water and Move, members, move 18 of 30 What sections can you name from 'Pilgrim of Sorrow'? "I've been buked", "Didn't my Lord Deliver Daniel" and "Fix Me, Jesus" 19 of 30 What sections can you name from 'Take Me to the Water'? "Processional", "Wade in the Water" and "I Wanna be Ready" 20 of 30 What sections can you name from 'Move, Members, Move'? "Sinner Man, "The day is Past and Gone", "Preaching Spiritual" and "Rocka' My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham" 21 of 30 Which Section represents the Baptism of a couple? Take me to the Water 22 of 30 Which section represents entrapment with repetitive movement that mirrors the limitations that dancers have? Pilgrim of Sorrow 23 of 30 Which section represents a celebration of African American People? Move, Members, Move 24 of 30 Name three props used in Revelations Umbrellas, streamers, long blue lengths of material, hand held fans and stools. 25 of 30 What is Lester Horton's technique called? Horton technique, which is still taught at Ailey's dance school today 26 of 30 How is the lighting in revelations used? It helps to portray the emotion and mood of the section. 27 of 30 Who was the original costume designer? Laurence Maldonado 28 of 30 What do the costume changes help to distinguish? They distinguish the narrative 29 of 30 Why is the set design minimal? It allows the stage to be converted into different scenes and deliver the narrative 30 of 30
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