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Watch: Ibeyi Sisters from Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ Inspire Alvin Ailey Dance Choreography

Lemonade dance duo, Ibeyi, inspires Alvin Ailey Dance Company with new choreography.
By Toni Akindele · Updated October 27, 2020

Alvin Ailey Dance Company choreographer, Mauro Bigonzetti debuted an ensemble routine titled, “Deep” to the music of twin sister duo, Ibeyi. While the routine is no longer performed live, the Alvin Ailey Dance Company has posted video clips of the routine to their Facebook.

Ibeyi, who recently made a cameo appearance in Beyoncé’s visual album Lemonade, sing in English and Yoruba. Check out the video above.

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