Ailey Founds His Dance Company
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Arts and Culture Series
- Categories: Arts
- Subcategories: African Americans, Blacks, Entertainment, Entertainers, Dance, Dancers, Dancing
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, African American History
- Geographical Location: New York City
- Date: March 30, 1958
Article abstract: Alvin Ailey presented his first modern dance concert, strengthening the cultural diversity of American modern dance and integrating ballet, jazz, and modern dance forms.
Summary of Event
Billed simply as “Alvin Ailey and Company,” an ensemble of six black dancers that included Charles Moore, Claude Thompson, Jacqueline Walcott, Clarence Cooper, Nancy Reddy, and Alvin Ailey were joined by guest artist Talley Beatty at the Ninety-second Street Young Men’s Hebrew Association (YMHA) in New York City. This premiere concert performance...
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