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In this outtake from "Ailey," Bill T. Jones, guest choreographer of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recalls telling Alvin Ailey that he did not want to be considered a "Black choreographer," and Ailey reacting with compassion. "Now I can say it with confidence, but ...

Acclaimed hip-hop choreographer Rennie Harris honors the legacy of Alvin Ailey with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's first two-act ballet, “Lazarus” - a trilogy including Harris' past work "Exodus" and "Home," as well as an hour-long original piece inspired by the life of Ailey. ...

Exploring the Black American experience through choreography, Alvin Ailey searched for "truth in movement." In his legacy, artists continue to be inspired by the profound impact of his work and words. Here are selected quotes from Ailey on the beauty and hardships of dance and ...

Makes one 10-inch quiche "This is a classic dish from the northeast part of France. I use a simple pie dough, which I pre-bake, in a 10-inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom, before filling with crisp bacon, egg custard and the traditional Gruyère cheese." ...

Makes 15 to 16 fritters "I live by the sea, and I used to go clamming, digging my toes into the sand to feel for the buried bivalves. Now I buy them from a friend who brings them to me. I like to use quahog ...

Rennie Harris was tapped by Robert Battle, Ailey Artistic Director, to choreograph a piece about Ailey for the 60th anniversary of the company. To prepare, the two reviewed archival footage of Ailey discussing his process. "I just sit there and watch to find out what ...

Ailey described "Revelations" as "an evening-long saga about the Black experience," and the performance had a huge impact on Black dancers when it premiered in 1960. "I was moved to tears seeing 'Revelations,'" said Mary Barnett, Ailey's rehearsal director from 1975 to 1979.

Ailey describes his "blood memories" and growing up during the Great Depression in Texas, where he met a friend who had a lasting impact on his life. "Chauncey saved my life. ... Chauncey Green, I shall never forget him."

Rennie Harris, PureMovement choreographer, describes how choreographers are responsible for their dancers. "Mr. Ailey, he used to train moving through spaces and shifting geographies and people and we needed that bullet train."

Serves 8 to 12 as an hors d’oeuvre "When I visited Spain, I enjoyed the tomato toasts they made with ripe tomatoes rubbed over grilled bread. This is my version with a thick puree of tomatoes, drained of their liquid to concentrate the flavor. Remember ...