# @flotus46archive on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CpN51dbpa9n
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/11407931-flotus46archive-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-02-28T19:14:56.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** First Lady Jill Biden Archived (@flotus46archive) — https://gondola.cc/flotus46archive

## Caption

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was created to show that African American history and culture belonged on every stage in the world – which is why it was so important to me to have the company perform right here at the White House during Black History Month. Mr. Ailey wanted to “hold a mirror to society so people could see how beautiful they are,” so in 1971, he choreographed the ballet, ‘Cry,’ as a tribute to Black women — especially mothers.

Here is a behind-the-scenes look at @constance.stamatiou rehearsal of ‘Cry’ at the White House.

## Stats

- **Views:** 128,417
- **Likes:** 8,865
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- **Comments:** 189

## Credits

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Lady Jill Biden Archived | @flotus46archive | https://gondola.cc/flotus46archive | Government Organization |
| A | @awilsonw | https://gondola.cc/awilsonw | Videographer |
| A | @awilsonw | https://gondola.cc/awilsonw | Video Editor |

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