Friday Film Break
Ailey Dancers Samantha Figgins and Yannick Lebrun Dance Through the Queens Museum
November 4, 2021
When sportswear brand Champion approached artist Tremaine Emory, aka Denim Tears, to collaborate on a new line, Emory looked to none other than Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for inspiration. To promote the launch of of the resulting capsule collection, Ailey’s own Samantha Figgins and Yannick Lebrun took over the Queens Museum for a short film, activating the empty space with their dancing. Directed by Taylour Paige, this video features gorgeous shots of the two dancers bringing the designs to life.