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alvin ailey

/ˈælvɪn ˈeɪli/

Traducción: Se refiere a la compañía de danza estadounidense Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, fundada por el coreógrafo Alvin Ailey en 1958, conocida por fusionar el ballet, la danza moderna, el jazz y la danza africana.

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  • esSe refiere a la compañía de danza estadounidense Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, fundada por el coreógrafo Alvin Ailey en 1958, conocida por fusionar el ballet, la danza moderna, el jazz y la danza africana.

Refers to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, a renowned modern dance company founded by choreographer Alvin Ailey in 1958, known for blending ballet, modern, jazz, and African dance traditions.

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    Alvin Ailey was a groundbreaking African-American dancer and choreographer who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958. He is celebrated for blending modern dance, ballet, jazz, and African dance traditions, and for creating works that explore the African-American experience.

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    • Alvin Ailey's masterpiece 'Revelations' is one of the most famous modern dance works in the world.
    • The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater continues to tour internationally, performing his iconic pieces.
    • Ailey's choreography often drew on spirituals, blues, and gospel music to tell powerful stories.