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AILEYCAMP KANSAS 2021 FINAL PERFORMANCE

“The most unique thing in the world is you!” – Alvin Ailey

OPUS MCSHANN

Choreography Inspired by: Alvin Ailey (Opus McShann 1988)

Restaged by: Nasha Thomas

Music: Jay McShann

Dancers: AileyCamp Kansas 2021

Pianist, band leader, composer, and vocalist Jay “Hootie” McShann was a self-taught artist who is recognized as 

one of the most influential blues and jazz artists of the twentieth century, with a career that spanned over 60 years. 

A bluesman at heart, McShann helped shape the Kansas City sound which was heavily influenced by blues and swing.

WELCOME

Michael Joy-Camp Director, Melanie Miller-KCFAA Chief Executive Officer, Tyrone Aiken-KCFAA Chief Artistic Officer

 Nasha Thomas-AileyCamp National Director, Torens Johnson-AileyCamp Deputy National Director

TRIPLETS IN TRIPLICATE (Percussion)

Composed by: C Jaisson Taylor

Musicians: Group P AileyCamp Kansas

BAD (Jazz)

Choreography: Alexis Cross-Tunley

Music: Michael Jackson

Dancers: Group C AileyCamp Kansas

BAD (sling meaning): awesome, cool, fine, fun, good, independent, okay

DISCOVERING ME (Ballet)

Choreography: Christopher Peacock

Music: Bass Boost Factory

Dancers: Group P AileyCamp Kansas

UNIQUE (Creative Writing)

Directed by: Desmond ‘337’ Jones

Written and recited by: Savannah Caraway, Larija Gatlin, Kimora Mercado, Kamea Richardson, Megan Shaw, Zoey Smith, Elijah Turner

ALIKE (Modern)

Choreography: Rodni Williams

Music: Kodō

Dancers: Group A AileyCamp Kansas

ONE OF A KIND (Tap)

Choreography: Paula Lang

Music: Nikki Yanofsky

Dancers: Group M AileyCamp Kansas

STAFF INTRODUCTIONS

AileyCamp Kansas 2021 Staff

OPPOSITE PEOPLE (THEM GO SHOW)

Choreography: Alexis Cross-Tunley, Michael Joy, Paula Lang, Christopher Peacock, Rodni Williams

Music: Fela Kuti

Dancers: AileyCamp Kansas 2021