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Alvin Ailey
(1931 – 1989) Choreographer and dancer who brought a variety of African American expressions into American dance. With his New York City-based Alvin Ailey Dance Company he created exciting works like “Revelations” (1960) and also became a symbol of multicultural American dance on tours abroad. Since his premature death, Judith Jamison has developed the company and his rich legacy.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Culture
- Category: American culture
- Company: Routledge
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