“To be who you are and become what you are capable of is the only goal worth living.”
- Alvin Ailey, born 5 January 1931.
African-American choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City. He is credited with popularizing modern dance and revolutionizing African-American participation in 20th century concert dance. His company gained the nickname "Cultural Ambassador to the World" because of its extensive international touring. Ailey's choreographic masterpiece Revelations is believed to be the best known and most often seen modern dance performance.
(Photo: Jamar Roberts of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater)
- Alvin Ailey, born 5 January 1931.
African-American choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City. He is credited with popularizing modern dance and revolutionizing African-American participation in 20th century concert dance. His company gained the nickname "Cultural Ambassador to the World" because of its extensive international touring. Ailey's choreographic masterpiece Revelations is believed to be the best known and most often seen modern dance performance.
(Photo: Jamar Roberts of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater)
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