Wednesday, June 21, 8-9pm ET
"Dance in America" follows the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater during a pivotal period in its history, when the company is venturing abroad as well as establishing new roots at home.

"Dance in America" follows the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater during a pivotal period in its history, when the company is venturing abroad as well as establishing new roots at home. The documentary marks a moment of growth and reflection, as the troupe travels to Russia after an absence of nearly 20 years, moves into a state-of-the-art custom facility, called by the New York Times "the largest in the country devoted exclusively to dance," and creates a new ballet entitled Love Stories , choreographed by longtime AAADT Artistic Director Judith Jamison in collaboration with hip-hop pioneer Rennie Harris and modern dance maverick Robert Battle. Under the steadfast leadership of Jamison, the making of a new dance and the making of a new home serve as symbols of the remarkable foundation that Ailey built, and of the vibrancy that defines the company today. Directed by filmmaker Phil Bertelsen, "Beyond the Steps" tells the story of what it takes to keep dance modern, art relevant and a legacy alive.