Background
Ailey, Alvin was born on January 5, 1931 in Rogers, Texas, United States. Son of Alvin and Lula E. (Cliff) Ailey.
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book
Ailey Ascending: A Portrait in Motion by Alvin Alley America Dance Theater (2008-10-29)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FIXUNFK/?tag=2022091-20
Blues Suite
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FBBFS8/?tag=2022091-20
Ailey Ascending: A Portrait in Motion
(In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Alvin Ailey Ame...)
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, this dazzling book includes both original black and white and full-color photographs by Andrew Eccles. This acclaimed photographer has been documenting the company for the past twelve years, and his breathtakingly beautiful images capture the dancers in performance, behind-the-scenes, and in stunning portraits. With a preface by Judith Jamison, artistic director of the company since 1989, Ailey Ascending reveals the passion and beauty of this award-winning dance troupe today.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0811864804/?tag=2022091-20
Revelations
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I05ZIEA/?tag=2022091-20
Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey, American choreographer.
Education
Student, University of California at Los Angeles, 1950. Student, Los Angeles City College, 1951. Student, San Francisco State College, 1953.
Student, Lester Horton Dance Group, Los Angeles, 1953. Studied with Hanya Holm, New York City, 1955. Studied with Martha Graham, 1956.
Studied with Stella Adler, 1962. Studied with Milton Katselas, 1961. Degree (honorary), Princeton University.
Degree (honorary), Bard College. Degree (honorary), Adelphi University. Degree (honorary), Cedar Crest College.
Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Long Island University, 1987.
Career
Distinguished professor, Manhattan Community College, 1985-1986.
Achievements
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Alvin Ailey has been listed as a noteworthy choreographer by Marquis Who's Who.
Works
book
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Ailey Ascending: A Portrait in Motion
(In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Alvin Ailey Ame...)
- Ailey Ascending: A Portrait in Motion by Alvin Alley America Dance Theater (2008-10-29)
- Blues Suite
- Revelations
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Ailey Ascending: A Portrait in Motion
Connections
- Father:
- Alvin Ailey
- Mother:
- Lula E. (Cliff) Ailey
References
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Born
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Died
December 1, 1989 (aged 58) -
Resting place
Buried Los Angeles -
Nationality
American
Awards
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Recipient Springarn medal, 1976, Mayor's Award of Art and Culture, 1977, Capezio award, 1979, United Nations Peace Medal, 1982, A. Philip Randolph award, 1984, Monarch award National Council for Culture and Art, 1984, Association College University & Community Arts Admintrs. merit award, 1984, International Society Performing Arts Administrators merit award, 1984, Samuel H. Scripps American Dance Festival award, 1987, Kennedy Center Honor, 1988, Handel Medallion City of New York. Named Distinguished New Yorker, Bowery Bank, 1984.Recipient Springarn medal, 1976, Mayor's Award of Art and Culture, 1977, Capezio award, 1979, United Nations Peace Medal, 1982, A. Philip Randolph award, 1984, Monarch award National Council for Culture and Art, 1984, Association College University & Community Arts Admintrs. merit award, 1984, International Society Performing Arts Administrators merit award, 1984, Samuel H. Scripps American Dance Festival award, 1987, Kennedy Center Honor, 1988, Handel Medallion City of New York. Named Distinguished New Yorker, Bowery Bank, 1984.