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In the third episode of Legacy in Motion with AILEY, Alicia Graf Mack talks with choreographer Yue Yin about growing up dancing in Shanghai, China, before moving to New York and discovering her love of choreography. In New York, Yin created a dance company and simultaneously developed her own dance technique called FoCo technique, a blend of Chinese folk and contemporary dance. Yue Yin will present her first work for Ailey during the company’s 2026 New York City Center season.

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Alicia Graf Mack sits down with her friend and former dance partner, Jamar Roberts, to hear about his journey as a dancer and choreographer. They discuss his long history with AILEY; how he still draws inspiration from Alvin Ailey, Judith Jamison, and the company’s long history; and what it means to be a creative in today’s world. Roberts will present the world premiere of Power of Love, celebrating Luther Vandross, during the company’s 2026 New York City Center season.