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Alvin Ailey (1931–1989)

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Ailey was born in the rural town of Rogers, Texas, USA. His childhood memories and experiences often informed his choreography; the most notable of his works was "Blues Suite", "Cry" (choreographed for Judith Jamison), and "Revelations", a ballet based on Ailey's observations and experiences in Black Baptist churches that was set to traditional Negro Spirituals... See full bio »

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in Rogers, Texas, USA

Died:

(age 58) in New York City, New York, USA
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2006 Great Performances (TV series) (choreographer - 1 episode)
– Dance in America: Beyond the Steps - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (2006) (choreographer)
 
1990 A Tribute to Alvin Ailey (TV movie) (choreographer: original)
 
1977 The Turning Point (choreographer: Miss Browne's Gala Solo by)
 
1974 The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People (TV series) (choreographer - 1 episode)
– Ailey Celebrates Ellington (1974) (choreographer)
 
1973 American Ballet Theatre: A Close-Up in Time (TV documentary) (choreographer)
 
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1954 Carmen Jones
Dance Soloist (uncredited)
 
1952 Lydia Bailey
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
 
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1989 Bill Cosby Salutes Alvin Ailey (TV movie)
Himself
 
1988 The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (TV special)
Himself - Honoree
 
1988 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 January 1988 (1988) … Himself
 
1986 The Core of the Apple (TV series documentary)
Himself - American Dance Theater
– Shades of Harlem - skyggerne fra Harlem (1986) … Himself - American Dance Theater
 
1969 The Hollywood Palace (TV series)
Himself - Dancer
– Episode #7.7 (1969) … Himself - Dancer
 
1964 The Eamonn Andrews Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.3 (1964) … Himself
 
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2005 Carmen and Geoffrey (documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Great Performances: Dance in America (TV series)
 
1993 Genius on the Wrong Coast (documentary)
 
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Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume Two, 1986-1990, pages 10-12. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1999. See more »

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