Alvin Ailey

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alvin Ailey
Occupation	Choreographer
Date Of Birth	Jan 5, 1931(1931-01-05)
Age	93
Date Of Death	1989-12-01
Birthplace	Rogers
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Capricorn

Alvin Ailey Biography

Alvin Ailey is one of the most popular and richest Choreographer who was born on January 5, 1931 in Rogers, Texas, United States. A choreographer and dancer from Africa who was influential. He introduced modern dance to a larger audience and founded New York’s Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. He also created a well-known dance piece, “Revelations.”

In the 1954 Broadway production of House of Flowers, he was accompanied by actress and singer He appeared with actress and singer Pearl Bailey in the 1954 Broadway production of House of Flowers..

Once he was romantically involved with David McReynolds, a political activist. Tragically, Ailey was infected with HIV in the 1980s. He died in his later years.

Alvin Ailey Net Worth

Alvin Ailey is one of the richest Choreographer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alvin Ailey 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He studied dance as a teenager with As a teenager, he studied dance with renowned choreographer Lester Horton, who established the first American dance school that taught students of all races.. This choreographer was the founder of the first American dance school for students from all races.

He performed nightclubs in San Francisco with poet While living in San Francisco, he performed in nightclubs with poet Maya Angelou. while he was living there.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Alvin Ailey Dating?

According to our records, Alvin Ailey is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Alvin Ailey’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Alvin Ranked on the list of most popular Choreographer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Alvin Ailey celebrates birthday on January 5 of every year.

How much do Alvin Ailey dancers make?

Job TitleSalary
Dancer salaries – 2 salaries reported| $64,616/yr
Development Associate salaries – 2 salaries reported| $51,494/yr
Associate salaries – 2 salaries reported| $50,356/yr
Government Relations salaries – 1 salaries reported| $68,442/yr

What is Alvin Ailey's most famous dance?

It is best known for Ailey’s masterwork, Revelations —a work which has been in its repertory since its creation in 1960. More than 23 million people in 71 countries have seen Revelations—more than any other modern dance work. Ailey was only 29 when he created Revelations.

What is Alvin Ailey technique?

Alvin Ailey didn’t create a specific dance technique. Rather, he blended elements of modern dance, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and other styles. His dancers reflect this dance diversity in their varied training and talents.

What is Alvin Ailey's cry about?

In 1971, Alvin Ailey choreographed Cry, a three part work solo dance set to gospel music that describes an emotional journey filled with struggle, hardships, defeat, survival and joy. It was intended as a birthday present to Alvin’s mother and a dedication to all black women everywhere.

Who took over Alvin Ailey?

Before his untimely death in 1989, Alvin Ailey named Judith Jamison as his successor, and over the next 21 years, she brought the Company to unprecedented success. Ms. Jamison, in turn, personally selected Robert Battle to succeed her in 2011, and The New York Times declared he “has injected the company with new life.”