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(ā′lē, ī′lē), Alvin, Jr. 1931-1989.
American choreographer whose works combine the styles of modern dance, ballet, jazz, and traditional African dance.
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Noun 1. Ailey - United States choreographer noted for his use of African elements (born in 1931)
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[USA], June 4 (ANI): Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins is all set to treat his fans with his next project--a biopic about the late legendary choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey.
Barry Jenkins to direct biopic based on Alvin Ailey
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will head to Dubai Opera from October 4-6, with five scheduled performances.
Alvin Ailey dance theatre heads to Dubai Opera
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the renowned dance company, has signed a ten-year lease on space to be used for storing and building performance sets.
Dance co. storage deal
It would seem the timing could hardly be more apt for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's new civil rights-themed piece, "Odetta,'' a tribute to the late folk singer often referred to as the voice of the civil rights movement.
New Ailey dance pays tribute to civil rights icon
The Eugene Ballet Company brought the strong and beautiful Ailey II dancers of New York City's Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to the Hult Center on Wednesday night.
Ailey troupe displays one-of-a-kind style
This time, though, will be the last: the last time as a member of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre that she holds the white parasol above the baptism scene in Revelations, the last time she and her yellow dress help turn the whole Theatre into a rocking church.
The choreography of moving on
Ailey was partially paralysed, left blind and unable to swallow.
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Pointing to future of dance risks Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Newcastle Theatre Royal IT was the reliable Alvin Ailey crowd-pleasing classics, which raised the loudest cheers.
Pointing to future of dance risks
WHEN Alvin Ailey last performed two nights in Newcastle I went to see the company on both occasions - I enjoyed it so much.
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THE first performance of Alvin Ailey's signature work, Revelations, in Wales will be just that - a dramatic discovery of a seminal celebration of America's black dance heritage.
Adramatic discovery of a seminal celebration of America's black dance heritage; As the celebrated Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater arrives in Wales, cultural commentator Mike Smith looks at why the company is so special