Alvin Ailey
Jan 5th, 1931
True or False: "Hymn" choreographed by Judith Jamison is the repertory that Ailey Camps will be learning.
True
Who was the "mother figure" in dance for Alvin Ailey?
Katherine Dunham
Who is the executive director of Cal Performances?
1. Jeremy Geffin 2. Jeremy Geffen 3. Jeffrey Geffen
Jeremy Geffen !
What year did "Hymn" premiered for the first time?
1.) 1990
2.) 1995
3.) 1993
1993
What is the name of the person he often referred to as his "muse" in his company?
Judith Jamison
What is the theme of the Berkeley/Oakland Ailey Camp?
1. Revive 2. Resonate 3. Resilience 4. Reclaim
Resilience!
What year did Mr. Ailey first establish Ailey Camp?
1987
Fill in the Blank: In "Hymn," ___________narrative employs text derived from interviews with the dancers and Mr. Ailey’s own words to create a love letter to an extraordinary man."
1. Anna Deavere Smith’s
2. Maya Angelou's
3. Martin Luther King's
Anna Deavere Smith's
What is the technique and who is mentor that he studied with in Los Angeles, later applying this to his choreography.
Lester Horton (Technique)
True or False? Berkeley/Oakland Ailey Camp was the first Ailey Camp created on the West coast.
TRUE!
When did Mr. Ailey found the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre?
1958!
BONUS ! BONUS! BONUS!
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True or False: Created in 1971, "Cry" remains a powerful and enduring work of art, celebrating the contributions of Black women and the enduring spirit of motherhood."
TRUE!
Since 2002, Berkeley/Oakland Ailey Camp has impacted over______ _______ ages 11-14.
1. 800 youth 2. 900 youth 3. 1000 youth 4. 1300+youth
1300+ youth!