During rehearsals for "Reminiscin'," dancers Clifton Brown and Boston native Kirven Boyd execute a pas de deux that says as much about the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) as practically all the artides about the illustrious company.
"Clifton, who is six feet, is flying through the air. He lifts Kervin, who is about 5'9'', over his shoulders, and Kervin's legs clamped around Clifton's torso. I say, 'Reverse it.' But before I can add the next phrase, Kirven has Clifton above his head! Not only is it beautiful because the two of them are wonderful dancers, but the moment is a wonderful expression of how any Ailey dancer is willing to strech themselves during the creative …
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