“His dances, earthy and subtly rapturous, tell stories of spirituality by weaving a tapestry of modern dance and West African forms.” —New York Times

"Astounding, something to be sensed as well as seen." —New York Times on the 1999 premiere of Grace at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

“Mr. Brown’s dances are full of spirit with a pulse that sends bodies across the stage like brush strokes.” —New York Times

"Sincerity of meaning and formal mastery are two constants of Mr. Brown’s choreography." —New York Times

“His dances, earthy and subtly rapturous, tell stories of spirituality by weaving a tapestry of modern dance and West African forms.” —New York Times

"Astounding, something to be sensed as well as seen." —New York Times 

Ronald K. Brown’s Grace is “astounding, something to be sensed as well as seen." (New York Times). An electrifying and soulful tour-de-force, it was originally created for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1999. For its 20th anniversary, Grace is presented for the first time with all live music. The program also includes the premiere of Mercy, a new companion piece with original live music by soul and rock singer-songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello.