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  1. From the Company's first concert in 1958 to the organization’s vast impact around the globe, AILEY enriches the field of dance and shares the African American cultural experience through performances, training, classes, and community programs.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alvin_AileyAlvin Ailey - Wikipedia

    Alvin Ailey Jr. (January 5, 1931 – December 1, 1989) was an American dancer, director, choreographer, and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT). He created AAADT and its affiliated Alvin Ailey American Dance Center (later Ailey School) as havens for nurturing Black artists and expressing the ...

  3. Apr 2, 2014 · Alvin Ailey was an American choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York in 1958.

  4. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II are world-renowned for performances that uplift the African American experience and inspire audiences everywhere, from New York to cities around the globe.

  5. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) is a modern dance company based in New York City. It was founded in 1958 by choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey. It is made up of 32 dancers, led by artistic director Robert Battle and associate artistic director Matthew Rushing.

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  6. Founded by Alvin Ailey on March 30, 1958, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is one of the most acclaimed dance companies in the world. With a repertory that boasts close to 300 works by more than 100 choreographers, it has performed in more than 70 countries on six continents and has been designated a "vital American Cultural Ambassador to the ...

  7. Welcome to AILEY! Meet our founder Alvin Ailey, discover Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II, learn more about The Ailey School, and our other educational programs.