Ailey's mothers journey through hardship and oppression to a time of celebration.
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Who is Cry dedicated to?
"All black women everywhere, especially our mothers."
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Who is the dancer in Cry?
Judith Jamison. She appealed to Ailey's vision of his mother.
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Why was Cry created?
It was choreographed for Ailey's mothers birthday.
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How long did it take Ailey to choreograph Cry?
8 days
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How long is Cry?
16 minuets long
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How many sections are there in Cry?
Three
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What is the music within Cry section one and who composed it?
'Something about John Coltrane' by Alice Coltrane.
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What is the music within Cry section two and who composed it?
'Been on a Train' by Laura Nyro.
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What is the music within Cry section three and who composed it?
'Right On. Be Free' by The Voices of Harlem.
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Who designed the costume for Cry?
Jane Greenwood
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What is the costume for Cry?
A white ruffled. long sleeved, backless dress. Tight to torso. Long skirt to accentuate turns. A white shall.
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How is Cry taught?
It is passed on from dancer to dancer.
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Movement examples of Cry?
Stately walks. Knee walks. Lunges. Plies (Graham). Gestural arms. Turns Ailey style. Pulses. Floor based (section two). Slides. Contractions (Dunham). Leaps. Hip walks (Dunham). Leg extensions (Jamison). High kicks. Hand gestures.
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Choreographic devices used in Cry?
Repetition. Re-ordering. Development.
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Use of dynamics in Cry?
Continuous. Fluid. Moments of pause. Soft vs Sharp. Jagged. Weighted.
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Use of space within Cry?
Centeral, circular pathways. Zig Zags, Upstage left corner. Downstage when throwing shawl. Center. Section three restricted by spotlight. Diagonal pathways. Static.
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Use of lighting within Cry?
Blue wash, centre spotlight, shadows cast. Spotlight appears in front of current one, original one fades. Repeats again. Spotlights fade, dark blue patchy wash. Center orange spotlight. Blue wash, center orange spot, dark blue walls.
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