Alvin Ailey was an African American dancer, choreographer, director born January 5th, 1931 in Rodgers Texas. He is the founder of Alvin Ailey American dance theater in New York City.
Alvin's theater was a place for black people to be able to express themselves through dance, and learn. They expressed the “ universality of the African-American experience through dance”. He directed a ballet piece called “revelations” and it is a popular and one of the most performed ballets in the world. As a dancer myself, I'm grateful that there are and were African American dancers that I can look up to and have as an influence. Back then there weren't a lot of black dancers that were actually given credit, so it is very fortunate that in these times many more black dancers can and have more opportunities in the dance community even though it is still difficult. Although Alvin passed away in 1989, his theater is still open and his legacy still lives on.
Facts about Alvin:
He founded his theater in 1969
He's won numerous awards for his work and impact
He's wrote books
He's a Capricorn
His theater has done multiple tours and performances across countries
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