ALvin Ailey
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ALvin Ailey
By : Lauren Velez, Shaianne Chavez-Fields, and Isabel Espinoza
***Alvin Ailey***
Born : January 5, 1931.
Ailey found the world of dance at a very early age, whether it was through tap dance lessions from his neighbor, or classes at Lester Horton'd modern dance company.
**He started dance training young with an emphasis in tap.
**Alvin took the definition of MODERN DANCE and refined it to his liking. (with African influences)
After Lester Horton's death in 1953, Ailey took over the dance company as the new artistic director.
Ailey went on to appreat in numerous theatrical and musical productions on and off - Broadway. creating widely acclaimed dance centers, a theater, and an ensemble.
His dances hailed as a "timeless tribute to humanity, faith, and survival."
These performances had 35 dancers to perform several concertas at the 92nd Street Young Men's & Young Women's. The success of the several concerts led to the establishing of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
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Founded in 1958 by Alvin Ailey, the company emerged as America's most popular dance troupe by the late 1970's.
It went on to gain international acclaim through its travels throughout Southeast Asia, Australia, Brazil, Europe, and West Africa.
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We found interesting how he was so creative at such a young age. We thought is was extremely admirable how he infused styleds and created almost his own. At the beginning, we hoped to learn what accomplishments he made.
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Founded in 1958 by Alvin Ailey, the company emerged as America's most popular dance troupe by the late 1970's.
It went on to gain international acclaim through its travels throughout Southeast Asia, Australia, Brazil, Europe, and West Africa.
Photo by [ Ben ]
