Alvin Ailey: Awassa Astrige, Ostrich by Asadata Dafora

With arms flapping like wings, torso rippling and head held high, a warrior is transformed into the proud, powerful ostrich the king of birds. Sierra Leoneborn choreographer Dafora blended his vision of a traditional African dance with Western staging in this groundbreaking 1932 solo set to Carl Rileys score of African drumming and flute. Learn more: