Dancer Corrin Rachelle Mitchell had just finished her first season when the Company had to go virtual. To be completely honest, it was emotionally devastating, she said.
However, the dancer were allowed to continue, provided they didn t touch. The CDC regulations were amazing because they allowed us to do this, Mitchell said. But it was very strange, almost comedic for us, because we re like, Oh don t, don t touch me. Testament is inspired by Ailey s classic ballet Revelations, which premiered 60 years ago. It s basically the idea from lament to hope, Rushing said. Being able to turn pain into power. That s basically our main message.