Ghrai DeVore
Ailey II

Ghrai DeVore, recipient of the Dizzy Feet Scholarship for 2009-2010, received critical acclaim for her performances with Ailey II this year:

“The most beguiling presence is Ghrai DeVore, a nimble… creature … whose strength is tempered by suppleness.”
-Gia Kourlas, The New York Times

“(Ghrai DeVore) A nearly frictionless performer, she seems exceptionally mature.”
-Robert Johnson, The Star-Ledger<

“…the remarkable Ghrai DeVore…one you’re not likely to forget.”
-Tobi Tobias, ArtsJournal<

“ DeVore rivets your eyes the movement she sets a foot, delicate but sure, on the stage. Just physically, she’s stunning. In action, DeVore is vehemently expressive, yet subtle in detail. No, she’s not on her way to stardom. She is already a star.”
-Tobi Tobias, ArtsJournal

GHRAI DeVORE(Washington, DC) began her formal dance training at the Chicago Multicultural Dance Center. She has studied ballet, Horton, Graham, jazz, tap, pointe, as well as African and Spanish dance. She has completed summer programs at the Kirov Academy, Ballet Chicago, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre and Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet, and is currently training as a fellowship student at The Ailey School. She was a member of Deeply Rooted Dance Theater 2, Hubbard Street 2 and Dance Works Chicago. Ms. DeVore has performed works by Gary Abbott, Francisco Avina, Robert Battle, Hope Boykin, Adam Hundt, Kevin Iega Jeff, Harrison McEldowney, and Edgar Zendejas. The last line should read: She danced with Ailey II for two seasons before joining Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.