Ailey II in Saa Magni

In the intimate Saa Magni (pronounced ’SAH MAHg-knee’)—the title means “death is terrible“—Ailey company member Yannick Lebrun delivers a passionate duet filled with the angst and fear that comes along with the mourning process. One dancer portrays a lamented soul while the other provides strength and solace. Set to music by Malian singer Oumou Sangaré, Lebrun’s movement is long and reaching with striking lines and full-bodied lifts.