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VIDEO: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER: BEYOND THE STEPS

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ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER: BEYOND THE STEPS
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Length: 00:47
Posted: 12/22/2009

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Beyond The Steps movie trailer - Genre: Documentary watch

VIDEO: Charlie Rose (December 10, 1998)

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Charlie Rose (December 10, 1998)
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Length: 54:00
Posted: 12/10/2009

First, Richard Butler, Of The United Nations Special Commission On Iraq, Discusses The Possibility Of Iraq Having Nuclear And Biological Weapons, The Alleged Interference Of Iraqis With Un Attempts To Investigate The Presence Of These Weapons, And His Report To The Un Security Council On The Topic. Then, Judith Jamison, Renowned Dancer And Arts Director Of The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Discusses Her Relationship With Alvin Ailey, The Progression Of Modern American Dance, And The 40Th Anniversary Of Her Company. Finally, Bertram Fields, Entertainment Lawyer, Discusses His New Book, Royal Blood, In Which He Uses Modern Legal Techniques And Information To Review The Case Of The Murder Of The Two Princes In Shakespeare'S Richard Iii. He Further Discusses The Controversy Over Shakespeare'S Authorship And His Own Hollywood Career. watch

VIDEO: Charlie Rose - Judith Jamison / Anthony Drexel Duke & Mary Duke Trent Siemens (July 3, 2008)

A Conversation With Judith Jamison Arts Director Of The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. || A Conversation With Anthony Drexel Duke & Mary Duke Trent Siemens. watch

This dazzling cinema verit documentary follows the extraordinary dancers and renowned choreographers of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater as they do everything it takes to keep American modern dance fresh and a legacy alive. Award-winning filmmaker Phil Bertelsen offers a rare backstage look at one of America s oldest modern dance companies at a defining moment in its history--as it settles into its own permanent home and training facility in New York City. Set against the construction of the new dance center and the creation of a new dance, every bit of passion, talent, and hard work that goes into keeping a company running is on display. The troupe seamlessly weaves from rehearsal to a triumphant tour in Russia, back to their new dream-come-true digs in Manhattan. BEYOND THE STEPS intertwines the dancers individual tragedies and triumphs with breathtaking performance footage from their journey, shining a spotlight on the story of one of America s most beloved cultural institutions. Vis
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Length: 53:36
Posted: 5/28/2008
Melena Ryzik reports from the 50th anniversary benefit gala for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
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Posted: 12/7/2008
The Alvin Ailey American Dance company is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Although the acclaimed troupe has evolved, it still operates on the same premise: accessibility. Michelle Miller reports.
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Posted: 9/16/2008
Founded dance company that earned a reputation as one of the most acclaimed international ambassadors of American culture, promoting the uniqueness of the African-American cultural experience and the preservation and enrichment of American modern dance.
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Posted: 1/29/2009
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