Alvin Ailey first danced at a studio with his choreograpgher ,Lester Horton
Alvin and Lula Elizabeth Ailey
Alvin Ailey was a choreographer, who is known for founding the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater located in New York. He is also known for his contribution to popularizing modern dance.
Alvin Ailey died on December 1, 1989 at the age of 58.
Alvin Ailey's parents were Lula Cooper and Alvin Ailey Sr. His mother, Lula, was a domestic worker, while his father was a laborer who left the family when Ailey was very young. Ailey's upbringing in a segregated Texas community significantly influenced his later work as a choreographer and dancer.
Alvin Ailey loved dance from an early age. He was very poor and lived only with his single mother so they could not afford to send him to classes. He was on a school field trip to watch a performance when he decided that he really loved dance. He studied with Lester Horton and went on to start his own company!
Alvin and Lula Elizabeth Ailey
Alvin Ailey was born on January 5, 1931.
Alvin Ailey was born on January 5, 1931.
Alvin Ailey was a choreographer, who is known for founding the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater located in New York. He is also known for his contribution to popularizing modern dance.
No, Debbie Allen never danced with Alvin Ailey. She was often quoted as saying that her love of dance was inspired by Alvin Ailey.
Alvin Ailey died on December 1, 1989 at the age of 58.
His mother name was Lula Elizabeth and Father was Alvin Ailey Sr.
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Alvin Ailey was born gay. But he lived in a time when he couldn't come out.
Alvin Ailey died on December 1, 1989 at the age of 58.
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Alvin Ailey was a dancer and the founder of New York dance company Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. He died on December 1, 1989. His long-term lover was David McReynolds.