Take A Jaw-Dropping, Behind The Scenes Look At These Alvin Ailey Dancers Rehearsing

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AAADT’s Hope Boykin taking a break backstage before rehearsal.

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Hope Boykin chats with a dancer Rachael McLaren backstage during rehearsals for Hope Boykin’s r-Evolution, Dream.

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AAADT’s Hope Boykin showing the beautiful white costume she designed for her work.

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Megan Jakel and Hope Boykin prepare backstage during rehearsals for Hope Boykin’s r-Evolution, Dream.

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Dancers rehearse for Hope Boykin’s r-Evolution, Dream.

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AAADT’s Akua Noni Parker and Ailey II’s Jessica Amber Pinkett fly across the stage during rehearsals for Hope Boykin’s r-Evolution, Dream.

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Dancers leap high during rehearsals for Hope Boykin’s r-Evolution, Dream.

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Dancers full of poise and grace during rehearsals for Hope Boykin’s r-Evolution, Dream.

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Linda Celeste Sims and Vernard Gilmore during rehearsals for Hope Boykin’s r-Evolution, Dream.

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AAADT’s Jamar Roberts during rehearsals for Hope Boykin’s r-Evolution, Dream.

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Ailey II’s Jacoby Pruit, AAADT’s Daniel Harder, Ailey II’s Lloyd Boyd III, and AAADT’s Renaldo Maurice during rehearsals for Hope Boykin’s r-Evolution, Dream.

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AAADT’s Sarah Daley and Jamar Roberts perform during rehearsals for Hope Boykin’s r-Evolution, Dream.

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AAADT’s Renaldo Maurice during rehearsals for Hope Boykin’s r-Evolution, Dream.

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AAADT’s Jeroboam Bozeman during rehearsals for Hope Boykin’s r-Evolution, Dream.

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AAADT’s Megan Jakel during rehearsals for Hope Boykin’s r-Evolution, Dream.

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AAADT’s Linda Celeste Sims and Jacquelin Harris during rehearsals for Hope Boykin’s r-Evolution, Dream.

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Dancers rehearse for Hope Boykin’s r-Evolution, Dream.

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Sarah Daley performs during rehearsals for Hope Boykin’s r-Evolution, Dream.

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AAADT’s Akua Noni Parker and Ailey II’s Jessica Amber Pinkett fly perform during rehearsals for Hope Boykin’s r-Evolution, Dream.

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Matthew Rushing in a powerful moment on stage.

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