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  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was founded in 1958 by dancer, choreographer, and visionary Alvin Ailey, to bring African-American Dance to all audiences.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alvin_AileyAlvin Ailey - Wikipedia

    Alvin Ailey Jr. (January 5, 1931 – December 1, 1989) was an American dancer, director, choreographer, and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT).

  3. Apr 2, 2014 · Alvin Ailey was a choreographer who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958. It was a hugely popular, multi-racial modern dance ensemble that popularized modern dance...

  4. In 1958, he founded Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to carry out his vision of a company dedicated to enriching the American modern dance heritage and preserving the uniqueness of the African-American cultural experience.

  5. Jan 10, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of Alvin Ailey, one of the most important choreographers in modern dance history. Explore his achievements, milestones, and challenges as a Black artist and founder of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

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  6. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in March 1958 at The 92nd Street Y in New York City. Led by Alvin Ailey and a group of young African American modern dancers, that performance changed forever the perception of American dance.

  7. Learn about Alvin Ailey, an African American choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Ailey School. Explore his life, legacy, and objects related to his art and activism.

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