Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre performance of Revelations choreographed by Alvin Ailey in 1961. This work showcases the joys and struggles of African American history . Music from blues to spirituals can be heard throughout the piece.
Martha Graham Dance company performs Maple Leaf Rag. The piece is based on the musical composition of the same name by Scott Joplin. It was first performed in 1990. A celebration of femininity, it was the last piece Graham choreographed before her death
Bill T. Jones created Fondly do We Hope, Fervently do We Pray to in honor of Abraham Lincoln and the words of the Emancipation Proclaimation