PROGRAM NOTES Tuesday, October 21 @ 8PM Centre In The Square, Kitchener Subject to additional terms and conditions found at saveonenergy.ca. *Incentives are available for installation of eligible equipment completed between Jan. 1, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2014, and must be submitted no later than Feb. 1, 2015. Equipment must be purchased from and installed by a participating contractor. †Replacement furnaces must be high-efciency models with an electronically commutated motor (ECM). ††Annual electricity cost savings are estimated based on past program experience. Funded by the Ontario Power Authority and offered by Kitchener- Wilmot Hydro Inc. A mark of the Province of Ontario protected under Canadian trade-mark law. Used under sublicence. Official Mark of the Ontario Power Authority. Used under licence. Troy Powell, Artistic Director Sylvia Waters, Artistic Director Emerita Company Members Samantha Barriento, Riccardo Battaglia, Shay Bland, Aubree Brown, David Adrian Freeland Jr., Nathaniel Hunt, Chalvar Monteiro, Annellyse Munroe, Deidre Rogan, Courtney Ross, Terrell Spence, Jamal White Alia Kache, Rehearsal Director Robert Battle, Artistic Advisor Bennett Rink, Executive Director Ailey II gratefully acknowledges the generous support provided by The Glorya Kaufman Dance Foundation, the New York State Council on the Arts, The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, The New York Community Trust, and the Oceanic Heritage Foundation. The taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment of any kind during performances is strictly prohibited. Programming and casting subject to change. REPERTOIRE breakthrough (2014) Choreography by Manuel Vignoulle Original score composed by Mikael Karlsson Costume design by Naomi Luppescu Lighting design by Brandon Stirling Baker The Company INTERMISSION HISSY FITS (2006) Choreography by Dwight Rhoden Restaged by Clifford Williams Music by Johann Sebastian Bach* and Antonio Vivaldi** Music performed by Eroica Trio and Glenn Gould Costume design by DM Design Lighting design by Michael Korsch The Company *“Toccata & Fugue in D Minor,” “BWV 565” composed by Johann Sebastian Bach; performed by Gabriela Montero, EMI CLASSICS “Chromatic Fantasy in D minor,” “BWV 903a” composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, Domenico Scarlatti, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, and Johann Bernard Bach; performed by Glenn Gould, SONY CLASSICS **“Chaconne from Partita in D Minor,” composed Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach; performed by Dietrich Buxtehudem, T. Albioni, Antonio Lotti and Jean Baptiste Loeillet, EMI CLASSICS INTERMISSION REPERTOIRE REVELATIONS (1960) Choreography by Alvin Ailey Music: Traditional Décor and costumes by Ves Harper Costumes for “Rocka My Soul” redesigned by Barbara Forbes Lighting by Nicola Cernovitch PILGRIM OF SORROW I Been ‘Buked ..................................................................................................................... The Company Music arranged by Hall Johnson* Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel .............Riccardo Battaglia, Courtney Ross, Samantha Barriento Music arranged by James Miller+ Fix Me, Jesus ............................................................................................Aubree Brown, Jamal White Music arranged by Hall Johnson* TAKE ME TO THE WATER Processional/Honor, Honor ............................Terrell Spence, Deidre Rogan, Riccardo Battaglia, Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts Chalvar Monteiro Wade in the Water .............................Shay Bland, David Adrian Freeland Jr., Annellyse Munroe Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts “Wade in the Water” sequence by Ella Jenkins. “A Man Went Down to the River” is an original composition by Ella Jenkins. I Wanna Be Ready................................................................................................................Jamal White Music arranged by James Miller+ MOVE, MEMBERS, MOVE Sinner Man ................................................... Riccardo Battaglia, Chalvar Monteiro, Terrell Spence Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts The Day is Past and Gone ............................................................................................... The Company Music arranged by Howard A. Roberts and Brother John Sellers You May Run On ............................................................................................................... The Company Music arranged by Howard A. Roberts and Brother John Sellers Rocka My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham .................................................................. The Company Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts * Used by arrangement with G. Schirmer, Inc., publisher and copyright owner. + Used by special arrangement with Galaxy Music Corporation, New York City. All performances of Revelations are permanently endowed by a generous gift from Donald L. Jonas in celebration of the birthday of his wife Barbara and her deep commitment to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Proud to support the TD 30 Under 30 Program. We’re working together with Centre In The Square to make a difference in our community. M04198 (0610) COMPANY STORY For forty years, Ailey II has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers. Started in 1974 as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, Ailey II embodies Alvin Ailey’s pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training and community programs for all people. Mr. Ailey personally selected the veteran dancer Sylvia Waters to lead this junior company, and as its Artistic Director for 38 years, she developed Ailey II into one of America’s most popular dance companies. In June 2012, Ms. Waters retired and named her longtime associate Troy Powell as the new Artistic Director. With Mr. Powell at the helm, Ailey II continues to thrive as he brings a fresh dimension to this beloved company. The critically-acclaimed Ailey II has a distinctive repertory that has included works by dance masters Alvin Ailey, Talley Beatty, Donald Byrd, Ulysses Dove, George W. Faison, Lar Lubovitch, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Robert Battle and Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison. The company has also performed innovative works by rising choreographers such as Sidra Bell, Thang Dao, and Kyle Abraham. Touring throughout the United States and abroad, Ailey II’s 2014-15 tour consists of performances in over 40 cities. “The entire company looks terrific. Clearly, the future is theirs.” The New York Times At Tim Hortons, if we can’t serve our premium blend coffee within twenty minutes of brewing it, we won’t serve it at all. That’s why we write the time on the pot, whenever we brew a fresh one. It’s your guarantee that you’ll always get a great-tasting cup of coffee. WHO’S WHO TROY POWELL, Artistic Director - On York at Oswego, and she has served as a July 1, 2012, Troy Powell became only the panelist for the National Endowment for the second person to lead Ailey II since its Arts and the New York State Council on the inception in 1974. A native New Yorker, Mr. Arts. Ms. Waters is a recipient of the Legacy Powell began his dance training at the age Award as part of the 20th Annual IABD of nine as a scholarship student at The Ailey Festival, Syracuse University’s Women of School. Following his graduation from The Distinction Award, a Dance Magazine Award, High School of Performing Arts, he became and a “Bessie” Award. Currently, Ms. Waters a member of Ailey II and then joined Alvin leads The Ailey Legacy Residency, a lecture, Ailey American Dance Theater in 1991. He technique and repertory program for college- toured throughout the United States, South level students that looks definitively into the America, Europe, and South Africa for ten history and creative heritage of Alvin Ailey. years with the Company before becoming a master teacher at The Ailey School and ALIA KACHE, Rehearsal Director - Alia resident choreographer of Ailey II. Mr. Powell Kache received her early dance training at has choreographed ballets for Alvin Ailey Center for Creative Arts and Chattanooga American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey Ballet. A 2004 graduate of the Ailey/Fordham School, Dallas Black Dance Theater, National B.F.A. Program in Dance, she subsequently Dance Company of the Bahamas, and Alaska joined Ailey II and also performed with Nathan Dance Theater, as well as three episodes Trice/RITUALS, Creative Outlet, Genesis of “Sesame Street.” His guest artist credits Dance Company, and CeDeCe (Alcobaça, include performing with companies including Portugal). Ms. Kache has appeared in Laurie Batsheva, Dallas Black Dance Theater, and Simon’s Music of Regret – Act III, The Radio City Complexions. Mr. Powell has been featured Christmas Spectacular 75th Anniversary DVD, in an American Express commercial with the and Cordoniu Navidad 2007 (Barcelona, Ailey company and has also appeared on Spain). She was a featured dancer in Big television in George C. Wolfe’s The Colored League Theatrical’s Aida, and also performed Museum, the PBS Great Performances: with Disney’s The Lion King (Gazelle Tour). As Dance in America special A Hymn for Alvin co-founder of Renegade Performance Group, Ailey, choreographed by Judith Jamison, Ms. Kache has choreographed for Broadway “America’s Next Top Model,” and most Cares and The Helping Hands Campaign. recently the Polish version of “So You Think You Can Dance.” SYLVIA WATERS, Artistic