Early Critical Acclaim for Revelations
Critical response to the premiere of Revelations in 1960 was enthusiastic, and, by 1964, critics including P.W. Manchester were praising Revelations as “one of the great dance works of the day.” Today Revelations is utilized by Ailey Arts in Education and Community Programs to explore the life of Alvin Ailey as well as connecting students with their own life experiences.
Critical response to the premiere of <em>Revelations</em> in 1960 was enthusiastic, and, by 1964, critics including P.W. Manchester were praising <em>Revelations</em> as “one of the great dance works of the day.” Today <em>Revelations</em> is utilized by Ailey Arts in Education and Community Programs to explore the life of Alvin Ailey as well as connecting students with their own life experiences.