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鈥淲ow factor aplenty,鈥� says Herald Scotland. 鈥淪econd to none,鈥� gushes Dance Magazine. 鈥淭he entire company 鈥� looks terrific,鈥� proclaims The New York Times.听

It鈥檚 impressive for听any听dance company to amass such effusive acclaim. But it鈥檚 downright awe-inspiring for a company whose members aren鈥檛 even old enough to rent a car.

Formed in 1974 by dance legend听听丑颈尘蝉别濒蹿,听听was founded to give promising students at听听a chance to tour brand-new works and get a taste of life as a professional dancer. Forty-five years later, the company鈥檚 reputation is unmatched by any other junior company in the world. Boulder audiences have a chance to see them live on听.

鈥淭hese dancers are young, hungry and passionate,鈥� says Ailey II Artistic Director听. 鈥淓very time the curtain opens, they continue to celebrate Mr. Ailey鈥檚 legacy by telling their own stories in the most humanistic and honest way.鈥�

At the center of the Boulder performance is 鈥�,鈥� widely considered to be Alvin Ailey鈥檚 masterpiece. Choreographed in 1960, at the dawn of the civil rights movement, the piece is an homage to African Americans鈥� perseverance through hundreds of years of adversity. Through a soundtrack of religious music and movement that鈥檚 at once strong and ethereal, 鈥淩evelations鈥� explores the pain, joy and hope that African Americans have all experienced. Nearly 60 years later, the work鈥檚 themes resonate as clearly as ever.

鈥溾�楻evelations鈥� was born from Mr. Ailey鈥檚 blood memories of growing up in Rogers, Texas, where he experienced racism, poverty and other hardships,鈥� Powell says. 鈥淗e always wanted to touch others鈥� lives by sharing the story of his.鈥�

Also on the program is 鈥溾�� by Jae Man Joo, a contemporary ballet about the complex range of human emotions and the power of unity, and 鈥溾�� by Renee I. McDonald, an intense modern piece.

鈥淚t will have the audience on the edge of their seats,鈥� Powell says. 鈥淚t captures the fight for our heart鈥檚 desires鈥攚hether it鈥檚 love, hope or just the need to survive. It鈥檚 about constantly fighting and reaching for something until you hit that 鈥榖reaking point.鈥欌��

The company鈥檚 pieces all share a common thread of relatability, covering themes anyone from any background can understand. And it鈥檚 certain Alvin Ailey would approve: He once said, 鈥淒ance is for everybody. I believe that the dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people.鈥�