Guests: Roman Polanski, Henry Morgan, Mary Lou Williams Mary Lou Williams perf: Willis and Mass (wth Alvin Ailey dancer)

*Incomplete program The Eleventh Hour, 1989 Memorial Service at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine for deceased Choreographer Alvin Ailey, "ALVIN AILEY GOING HOME"- Dance scenes only* Original Broadcast Date: The Alvin Ailey Dancers perform at memorial service for Dancer, Choreographer and Director, Alvin Ailey, who was known for nurturing Black artists and expressing the universality of the African American experience through dance. He was also noted for popularizing modern dance. Dancers perform his most famous routine, Revelations, among others.

1994 - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Alvin Ailey modern dance group in rehearsal - African-American dancers - Ballet

00:00:00:00 VS of Alvin Ailey dance troupe performing in Central city park. (0:00)/

Interview

Man stops to glance at a store front on the sidewalk near houston street in new york city in front of the 1 train to uptown and the bronx with advertisements for Alvin Ailey and New Years Eve the movie visible

Modern jazz dancing, black performers

ORIG. COLOR 1200'SOF / MAG. VS OF STUDENTS IN DANCE CLASS, WHERE ALVIN AILEY TEACHES THEM. INTERVIEW WITH ALVIN AILEY. HE SAYS THAT THE DANCE HE NOW WORKS ON IS RELATED TO THE DRUG PROBLEM; HE NAMES JIMI HENDRIKS AND JANIS JOPLIN. VO KINCAID. VS OF AILEY SPEAKING TO AUDIENCE ABOUT MODERN DANCE. VS OF THE ALVIN AILEY DANCE COMP. PERFORMING. MORE OF STUDENTS TAUGHT BY AILEY. CI: GEOGRAPHIC: MICH, ANN ARBOR EDUCATION: STUDENT. HEALTH: DRUGS. PERSONALITIES: AILEY, ALVIN. MUSIC: DANCE: MODERN.

Dance Routine

Reel opens tilt down on large audience in pews inside The Cathedral of St John the Divine for a memorial service for the great choreographer, Alvin Ailey. The alter is seen on an empty stage with lit candles, a large black and white photo of Alvin Ailey on side of stage.

1994 - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Alvin Ailey modern dance group in rehearsal - dancers - Ballet - African-American dancers

00:00:00:00 VS memorial service for Alvin Ailey, choreographer; 2 dancers perform; candles; mourners; dancers; choir; dancers :18. (0:00)/

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 24: (SPEECH) (Part 2 of 4) NY Governor Kathy Hochul says that “64 percent of Black travelers surveyed said that the availability of Black cultural sites in history is part of their decision making on where to go” as she announces the "I love NY" trademark will promote black travel destinations, events and cultural attractions to encourage black travelers to explore New York State on February 24, 2023 in New York City. "I love NY" trademarked logo, owned by the New York State Department of Economic Development (NYSDED), builds on I LOVE NY LGBTQ and Accessible NY programs to grow tourism and encourage Black traveler visitation. The announcement was made at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as part of the state's commemoration of Black History Month. (Footage by Tomas Abad/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 30: Brynn Whitfield attends the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2022 Opening Night Gala at New York City Center on November 30, 2022 in New York City. (Footage by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Audience - close up - Alvin Ailey's mother, unknown woman next to her, and Ailey's brother. Audience applause.

1994 - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Alvin Ailey modern dance group in rehearsal - dancers - Ballet - African-American dancers

00:00:00:00 [Alvin Ailey Dance Co Featured Dancer & Director Judith Jamison]--VS Jamison dancing (0:00)/

Vice President Joe Biden and Dr.Jill Biden host the Alvin Ailey dance troupe at a reception at the Observatory. Both make remarks

A tribute to choreographer-dancer Lester Horton by Alvin Ailey, Carmen de Lavallade and James Truitte, all former members of his company. They perform works by Horton, including “Sarong Paramibo” (with Javanese and African dance movements), “Orozco” (a salute to the Mexican painter Jose Clemente Orozco), “The Beloved”, and a portion of “The Liberian Suite” (inspired by Horton’s admiration for the work of Duke Ellington.) 1963. A tribute to choreographer/dancer Lester Horton by Alvin Ailey, Carmen de Lavallade and James Truitte, all former members of his company. They perform works by Horton, including “Sarong Paramibo” (with Javanese and African dance movements), “Orozco” (a salute to the Mexican painter Jose Clemente Orozco), “The Beloved”, and a portion of “The Liberian Suite” (inspired by Horton’s admiration for the work of Duke Ellington.) Of "The Beloved" Horton wrote: "out of an era of dogma and servility comes a fanatic theme leading to bigotry and violence." Alvin Ailey, Carmen de Lavallade, James Truitte

1994 - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Interior theater entrance - Photos of dance group members - Alvin Ailey modern dance group in rehearsal - dancers - Ballet