Alvin Ailey - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Alvin Ailey (January 5, 1931 – December 1, 1989) was an American ballet dancer and choreographer. He was born in Rogers, Texas.

Awards received[change | change source]

• John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship
• Spingarn Medal (1976)
• Kennedy Center Honors (1988)
• Presidential Medal of Freedom
• Capezio Dance Award (1997)

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