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A black and white photograph of a dancer named Tina Yuan performing in a piece titled "Gazelle." She is captured in a graceful pose, standing on one leg with the other leg bent and her arms positioned elegantly. The background is completely dark, emphasizing her form.

Repertory

Gazelle

COMPANIES

CHOREOGRAPHER

COMPANY PREMIERE

New York City Center, 1976

WORLD PREMIERE

Theater of the Riverside Church, 1971

MUSIC

Various

DÉCOR & COSTUMES

George Faison

LIGHTING

Shirley Prendergast

RUN TIME

21 Minutes

Dedicated to the Free Spirit in All of Us. 

Set in the jungle to drumbeats and jazz music, George Faison’s Gazelle communicates the idea of personal freedom. The story begins with native tribesmen hunting a gazelle but shifts as they become the ones who are targeted. 

A black and white photograph of a dancer named Tina Yuan performing in a piece titled "Gazelle." She is captured in a graceful pose, standing on one leg with the other leg bent and her arms positioned elegantly. The background is completely dark, emphasizing her form.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Tina Yuan in George Faison's Gazelle Photo by Jack L. Vartoogian

A black and white photo of dancer Donna Wood in mid-performance. She is kneeling on the floor, wearing a form-fitting leotard with a painted design. Her hair is pulled back into a bun, and she has face paint on. One arm is extended forward while the other is bent at her side. The background is plain and light-colored.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Donna Wood in George Faison's Gazelle Photo by Jack L. Vartoogian