Alvin Ailey
Jan. 5, 1931-December 1,1989
Alvin Ailey by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Brian Pinkney (Hyperion, paperback, 1995)
African American dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey’s Texas childhood, his Los Angeles dance experiences, and his founding of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City make for inspiring reading.
Attend an Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performance or learn more about their programs at Alvin Ailey.org.
