Ailey Ascending: A Portrait in Motion

by Alvin Alley America Dance Theater, Andrew Eccles, Judith Jamison (Preface)

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, this dazzling book includes both original black and white and full-color photographs by Andrew Eccles. This acclaimed photographer has been documenting the company for the past twelve years, and his breathtakingly beautiful images capture the dancers in performance, behind-the-scenes, and in stunning portraits. With a preface by Judith Jamison, artistic director of the company since 1989, Ailey Ascending reveals the passion and beauty of this award-winning dance troupe today.

143 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a modern dance company based in New York, New York. It was founded in 1958 by choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey.

Reviews

[Ariel Caldwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous large-format portraiture of the dancers at the Alvin Ailey school in New York.