a night out

last night, in classic aspen style, i was off the mountain and into the theatre for a compelling performace by the ailey II dance company.

hosted by the aspen santa fe ballet--recognized for its presence as an emerging dance company--ailey II gave an energetic performance in an evening of mixed repertory. especially moving was Doug Varone's piece beauty, an emotional piece about the subtle and intimate nuances that form the relationship between a man and a woman.

technically, the dancers faltered to reach perfection, but any missteps were overshadowed by their crowd-pleasing sparkle in both bitter suite and the ailey staple revelations.

with a nod to its older sibling, the alvin ailey american dance theater, ailey II continues to inspire and enliven audiences, even in the mountains of colorado.