Just days after the season opened, the new leader has proven himself a visionary by taking the company in new directions: engaging audiences with improvisation and humor (“Uptown”); drama (“The Evolution of a Secured Feminine”); and elegance and precision (“Episodes”). He says, “This is the beginning of a new adventure for the company, for me and for our audiences around the world. …We are going to reach back and try to touch some of the vital sources of Alvin Ailey’s creativity but also stretch forward the new possibilities that develop his legacy.”This writer witnessed Battle’s bold new energy and passion conveyed through the dancers’ flawless moves.
