Alvin Ailey was born in Rogers, Texas, in 1931. His life growing up in rural Texas would later inspire some of his most memorable works. Alvin was introduced to dance in Los Angeles. In 1958 he founded Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to carry out his vision of a company dedicated to enriching the American modern dance heritage and preserving the uniqueness of the African-American cultural experience. Mr. Ailey was a pioneer of programs promoting arts education, particularly those benefiting underserved communities. He received many awards during his lifetime, including the Kennedy Center Honor in 1988, and in 2014, posthumously received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
I was lucky to join my Mom, Barbara, and Regina at the Dorothy Chandler Theater in Los Angeles for a performance of the Alvin Ailey Dance Group. What a magical night. Wow, is all I can say. The evening flew by, and when Revelations, their signature closing number came on, I could hardly believe the night was over. It was such a treat.
Today, there are many components to the Alvin Ailey Dance Group, including education, performance, and good will ambassador. The company travels the world giving others the opportunity to see this uniquely American form of dance. If you get an opportunity to see them, do you yourself a favor and go.
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