Ron Brown's "Open Door" Premiers with Alvin Ailey Co.

Ronald K Brown, renown dancer, choreographer & artistic dir of EVIDENCE Dance Co premiered his 6th work designed for Alvin Ailey Dance Theater.  His 1st work for Ailey, "Grace" is a masterpiece of dance & artistry.  His newest creation, "Open Door" pushes the bar higher in terms of excellence and creativity.  "Open Door" left me with my mouth hanging open in awe.  The piece which starts with modulated movement of elegance and artistry performed by Linda Celeste Sims.  "Heaven must be missing an angel because she's here with us right now." Sims is a celestial dancer who also keeps developing as an artist and delivers majesty with every phrase.  The veteran Ailey dancer, Matthew Rushing partnered regally with Ms Sims.  The other marvelous Ailey dancers joined with growing excitement to the Afro-Carribean dancing with contemporary Latin flair.   The women's flowing skirts added an element of sass. Brown is one of today's dance choreographic geniuses.  His work combined with the indomitable talents of the Ailey Co will perpetrate Ailey's enduring legacy.  How fortunate to avail yourself of Brown's new piece "Open Door" while it is being presented for the first time.