Alvin Ailey
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Summary
Alvin Ailey is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rogers[2]. He was born on January 5, 1931[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on December 1, 1989[5]. He worked as a ballet dancer[6], choreographer[7], and artistic director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,941 views/month, #6,585 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Rogers[2].
- Alvin Ailey passed away in Manhattan[4].
- Alvin Ailey was born on January 5, 1931[3].
- Alvin Ailey died on December 1, 1989[5].
- Alvin Ailey is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park[10].
- Alvin Ailey held citizenship in United States[11].
- Alvin Ailey is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].
- Alvin Ailey's professions included ballet dancer[6].
- Alvin Ailey's professions included choreographer[7].
- Alvin Ailey's professions included artistic director[8].
- Alvin Ailey was educated at San Francisco State University[13].
- Alvin Ailey was educated at Jefferson High School (Los Angeles)[14].
- Alvin Ailey's education included a stint at Los Angeles City College[15].
- Alvin Ailey's education included a stint at University of California, Los Angeles[16].
- A notable work attributed to Alvin Ailey is Revelations[17].
- A notable work attributed to Alvin Ailey is Jerico-Jim Crow[18].
- Alvin Ailey received the Guggenheim Fellowship[19].
- Alvin Ailey received the Spingarn Medal[20].
- Alvin Ailey received the Kennedy Center Honors[21].
- Alvin Ailey received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[22].
- Alvin Ailey received the Capezio Dance Award[23].
- Alvin Ailey received the honorary doctorate from Princeton University[24].
- Alvin Ailey was a member of Legacy Walk[25].
- Alvin Ailey was a member of National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame[26].
- Alvin Ailey was a member of Rainbow Honor Walk[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Alvin Ailey was born in Rogers[2]. He was born on January 5, 1931[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].
Education
Educated at San Francisco State University[13], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1899[30]; Jefferson High School (Los Angeles)[14], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1916[33]; Los Angeles City College[15], a community college[34], in United States[35], founded in 1929[36]; and University of California, Los Angeles[16], a public research university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1919[39], headquartered in Los Angeles[40]. Studied under Lester Horton[41], a choreographer[42], 1906–1953[43], of United States[44], specialised in choreography[45]; New Dance Group[46], a dance troupe[47], in United States[48], founded in 1932[49]; Hanya Holm[50]; Anna Sokolow[51]; Charles Weidman[52]; and Karel Shook[53].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include ballet dancer[6], choreographer[7], and artistic director[8].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Revelations[17], a choreographic work[54] and Jerico-Jim Crow[18], a dramatico-musical work[55]. Things named for Alvin Ailey include Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater[56], a dance troupe[57], in United States[58], founded in 1958[59] and Ailey[60], an impact crater[61].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19], a fellowship grant[62], in United States[63], founded in 1925[64]; Spingarn Medal[20], a medallion[65], in United States[66], founded in 1914[67]; Kennedy Center Honors[21], an award[68], in United States[69], founded in 1978[70]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[22], an award[71], in United States[72], founded in 1963[73]; Capezio Dance Award[23], an award[74], founded in 1952[75]; and honorary doctorate from Princeton University[24], an honorary degree[76], in United States[77].
Death and Burial
Alvin Ailey died on December 1, 1989[5]. He died in Manhattan[4]. The cause of death was death from AIDS-related complications[78]. He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park[10].
Why It Matters
Alvin Ailey ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,941 views/month, #6,585 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]
Entities named for him include Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater[56], a dance troupe[57], in United States[58], founded in 1958[59] and Ailey[60], an impact crater[61].
FAQs
Where was Alvin Ailey born?
Alvin Ailey was born in Rogers[2].
Where did Alvin Ailey die?
Alvin Ailey died in Manhattan[4].
What did Alvin Ailey do for work?
Alvin Ailey worked as ballet dancer[6], choreographer[7], and artistic director[8].
Where did Alvin Ailey go to school?
Alvin Ailey was educated at San Francisco State University[13], Jefferson High School (Los Angeles)[14], Los Angeles City College[15], and University of California, Los Angeles[16].
What awards did Alvin Ailey receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19], Spingarn Medal[20], Kennedy Center Honors[21], and Presidential Medal of Freedom[22].