even though Trump has sprung naturally from the conservative fertile soil of racism, anti-intellectualism, and authoritarianism, his nomination is truly a sea change. No successful candidate before him has identified himself so tightly with white-identity politics. His place at the top of the ticket, and potentially as head of state, has presented fellow Republicans with an agonizing dilemma. To be sure, their choice is not comfortable. Those Republicans who have distanced themselves from the nominee, even in carefully measured increments, have endured fierce blowback from their own voters and even donors. (Eliana Johnson reports for National Review that Ted Cruz and his inner circle have been shocked at the hostility his carefully neutral, vote-your-conscience speech in regard to the man who accused his father of potentially murdering Presidentsimilar workshops previously in Houston, Los Angeles and Chicago, where former dancer Renee Robinson said the crowds reacted just as they do when watching the work onstage: “They had all the enthusiasm that happens in the performances.”

New York’s first “Revelations” workshop drew dancers of all ages, from Jordan Lange, 12 years old, wearing ballet shoes and neon-green shorts, to Lois Kaufmann, 58, who came with friends from her dance class. Even a few folks in their gala finery tried a few moves before heading into the Koch Theater, where the company is onstage through June 22.

Former Ailey company dancers Nasha Thomas-Schmitt, left, and Renee Robinson, are pictured leading the workshop.