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Search. Alvin Ailey. Founder. Alvin Aileywas born on January 5, 1931, in Rogers, Texas. His experiences of life in the rural South would later inspire some of his most memorable works. He was introduced to dance in Los Angeles by performances of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and the Katherine Dunham Dance Company, and his formal dance ...
Find out more about Alvin Ailey. Learn about the history of Ailey, and the current performing companies: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater & Ailey II.
Jan 10, 2022 · Alvin Ailey is one of the most important choreographers in the history of modern dance. In 1958, at just 27 years old, he founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Ailey’s vision was...
Feb 3, 2010 · Alvin Ailey (1931–1989) was an African American choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Ailey School in New York City. Portrait of Alvin Ailey by Jack Mitchell, 1979. A2013.245.2.3.10.4.34. © Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc. and Smithsonian Institution, All rights reserved.
Feb 2, 2024 · NBCBLK. Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations' has stood the test of time for generations. Three and a half decades after Alvin Ailey’s death, his American Dance Theater is still championing...
Jan 7, 2022 · Alvin Ailey’s legacy continues to inspire across generations. January 7, 2022 | Kayla Stewart. Journalist Kayla Stewart reflects on Alvin Ailey’s lasting impression on American culture....
Aug 16, 2023 · For more than 60 years, the spiritual power of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s signature work has stunned audiences including Obama. Here, company members explain what it’s like to dance a...
