Interview With Robert Battle, the Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

We met with Robert Battle at his childhood home in Liberty City, and spoke with him about his journey from one of the toughest neighborhoods in Miami-Dade, Fla., to becoming the Artistic Director for Alvin Ailey Dance Theater.

"World Desk with John Yearwood," is a weekly online show that appears on MiamiHerald.com. This episode was produced and directed by Rochelle Oliver. JohnDumontelle shot and edited.