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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- In 1971, Alvin Ailey created one of his best-known ballets as a birthday present for his mother. Ailey dedicated it to "all black women everywhere -- especially our mothers." The three-part ballet, set to popular and gospel music by Alice Coltrane, Laura Nyro and Chuck Griffin, depicts a woman's journey through the agonies of slavery to an ecstatic state of grace:
When I was a very little boy my mother took me to an Alvin Ailey performance and this was one of the pieces performed. I remember being mesmerized by it.
Saw both Donna & Judith dance "CRY" in the 80's & they were both absolutely amazing. Would love to have seen Estelle Spurlock dance it.
Every time I see this performed it just brings about soooooo many emotions for me!!!! When I die I want this dvd performanced included some kind of way in my memorial because it's my life from beginning to end! Alvin Ailey was a pure genius!!!!
Her dresses movement with her dancing is immaculate
MS. Donna Woods beautiful interpretation of Cry. Never saw Ms. Jamison dance this , before my time. How lucky to have seen Ms.Woods also loved Renee Robinson!
She is so connected to the music, such an extraordinary and beautiful woman
Thank you for uploading this. As I have never seen ANY dance theater in my life (over 50 here and continues to be economically challenged) I thank you for the opportunity to see the grand master's work. It is gorgeous, haunting....just beautiful. Thank you so much again.\
LOVE ALVIN AILEY IARE IS SO AMAZING AND DEEP ALL HIS COREOGRAPHIES. THE BEST I EVER SAW IN MY LIFE. FOR ALL THE PEOPLE AND FEELINGS. NOTHING ELSE TO SAY.
Simply beautiful!!! I never get tired of watching Cry.
Every time is view this piece , it rises so much feelings in me. I saw Cry performed by Judith Jamison and I also Donna, I loved them both. My sister was a dancer for Alvin Ailey for many years. I was able to meet the genius behind this outstanding company. I am so glad that the company is continuing after his death and also the school so that the younger generation can enjoy his works and also to teach the new generation of dancers his dance techniques. Bravo Mr. Ailey!
Love it❤❤❤
I saw Judith Jamison in live and she was stuning and incredible.
Happy Mother's Day, thank you for the post.
Perfection
Donna Wood is just pure Genius ❤❤
I thought that I would never see this recorded performance again by Ms. Woods. She is by far the best Alvin Alley dancer to perform this piece. I am moved each time I see it. Will you please share how you came about this recording? I would like to get the 2nd and 3rd parts to Cry.
Thanks for sharing.
This is Donna Woods, Ailey's second "Prima"(Lead Female Soloist) to Perform "Cry", a tribute to his, and all, mothers. Judith Jamisom was the first "Prima"...
Thank you ~
YOU GO GIRL!
exactly
Anyone know where I can see the original “ vespers “ by Ulysses dove
Someone mentioned Donna Wood...that sounds right. I thought Sara Yarborough...Remember Judith Jamison, Donna Wood, Sara Yarborough, Mari Kajiwara...amazing.
The great Mari Kajiwara never danced Cry.
do yo know where there is an actual version of the Judith Jameson performance
Donna Wood's was the first I saw dancing, "Cry" then I saw clips of Judith Jamison dancing it and I can't see which is better because even though it's the same music and movement they bring something different. I think Madame Jamison said that's what unique about this piece each woman it's passed on to brings something different to it. Last year was the first time I saw 3 different women dance each section. I didn't like it at first but after sitting with me, it worked. It's gotta be a track meet to dance this all three sections by yourself.
Good question! If you get a response please let me know where Judith Jameson's performance can be found. She was magnificent, just striking!
❤🌷YESSSS! DONNA WOODS DOING "CRY"🌹
This is Donna Wood
Besides Ms. Jamison Donna Wood is my favorite
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Is that Donna Wood dancing it?
Yes, I meant "library."
Sarah Yarborough, right>
do anyone know the meaning of this dance?
Pain and joy of a black woman/mother
where was this performed?
Sorry, this is Linda something. Whoa, would she be mad if I didn't remember her name?
Judith Jamison
A tragedy during his existence was that many young African Americans never had the privilege of seeing the work of this giant of the dance! So much of our art is lost to all but a very few. But thanks to TH-cam, the Schomburg Libary of Harlem, and perhaps the Smithsonian . Unfortunately, the Smithsonian disappointed me greatly with an article on the Tango of Argentina and its origins, many believe to have been started by African slaves of Argentina and "expurgated (lol!)" by immigrants.
No, this looks like Alicia Graff.
This is Donna Wood.
Uh-uh. Judith Jamison has never worn her hair like that.