Ailey Companies and School
Ailey History and Works
100

This is the official name of the company created by Alvin Ailey founded in 1958.

What is Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater?

100

This is the name of Alvin Ailey's masterpiece and most well known work, choreographed in 1960

What is Revelations?

200

Alvin Ailey established this school in 1969

Alvin Ailey American Dance Center (now The Ailey School

200

Alvin Ailey trained under this famous modern dancer and took over his company after his death.

Who is Lester Horton?

300

Ailey formed this "Junior Company" in 1974 to serve as a bridge between the school and the professional world. 

What is Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble (now Ailey II)?

300

In the 50's and 60's Alvin Ailey performed in 4 Broadway shows, name 2 of them. 

What are "House of Flowers" and "Jamaica"?

400

This person became the artistic director of the company after Ailey died.

Who is Judith Jamison?

400

This is the name of the piece that Alvin Ailey dedicated "to all black women everywhere, especially our mothers". 

What is "Cry"?

500

This person is the 3rd and current artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. 

Robert Battle

500

Alvin Ailey died in this year. 

What is 1989?

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