Alvin Ailey

Alvin Ailey was a renowned African-American choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. His choreographic masterpiece, Revelations, is recognized as one of the most popular and most performed ballets in the world.

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Profession :

Dancer

Birthday :

January 5, 1931

Star Sign :

Capricorn

Death Date:

December 01, 1989

Age :

58

Birthplace :

Rogers, Texas

Alvin Ailey, an esteemed American dancer and choreographer, established the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958. He is best known for his iconic work, “Revelations,” which is widely regarded as a modern dance masterpiece and is acknowledged as one of the world’s most popular and frequently performed ballets. Ailey’s notable achievements include his choreography for “Blues Suite” and his Broadway debut in Truman Capote’s musical “House of Flowers.” In 1976, he was awarded the Spingarn Medal for his significant contributions to dance as a performing art. A recent documentary, directed by Jamila Wignot, celebrates Ailey’s work and his enduring influence on the dance world.