'Dance Your Dance': Laurieann Gibson shares how seeing representation in Alvin Ailey made her feel legitimate as a dancer

Photo credit: Cheryl FoxEmmy-nominated choreographer Laurieann Gibson has spent over 2 decades directing and cultivating music artists with her gift of dance. Now, in her debut book, Dance Your Dance: 8 Steps to Unleash Your Passion and Live Your Dream, Gibson is ready to share what she’s learned in hopes of inspiring others.

“I honestly believe I was born to dance because dance was always my moment,” Gibson tells ABC Audio.

“But when I saw Alvin Ailey , I saw women that looked like me on point,” she continues. “I saw a Black woman dancing with such a passion and such an