Alvin Ailey
1931 - 1989
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Quotes
Biography
Alvin Ailey was an American choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958. He is credited with popularizing modern dance and shaping the cultural landscape of America. Ailey's works often reflected the African American experience, blending elements of ballet, jazz, and modern dance to create powerful and poignant performances that resonated with audiences worldwide.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Dance is for everybody. I believe that the dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people.
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I am trying to show the world that we are all human beings and that color is not what matters. What matters is the quality of our work.
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Don't worry about the steps you take, only the direction in which you go.
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Dance is bigger than the physical body. When you extend your arm, it doesn't stop at the end of your fingers, because you're dancing bigger than that. You're dancing spirit.
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To be who you are and become what you are capable of is the only goal worth living.