Ailey

[ey-lee]

noun

1. Alvin, Jr., 1931–1989, U.S. dancer and choreographer.

Example Sentences

Kaufman also gave money to schools in New York City, including four lifetime endowments for undergraduates at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

From Los Angeles Times

This year, the company expanded to the East Coast with three shows at New York City’s Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater in March.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1971, Alvin Ailey choreographed “Cry!” as a birthday gift for his mother.

From Los Angeles Times

Judith Jamison, a renowned performer and choreographer who devoted most of her dance career to the trailblazing Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has died.

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Perrineau and De Sousa had previously been part of Alvin Ailey’s dance company.

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