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Keeping The 'Modern' In Dance -- Artistic Director Judith Jamison talks with Michelle Miller about how the Alvin Ailey American Dance company stays modern after 50 years.
Evening News Online, 08.13.08 -- Wednesday: Tentative truce crumbles between Russia and Georgia; diplomatic pressure not working with Russia; economic hard times spark violence in Pa.; and Alvin Ailey Dance Co. turns 50.
Alvin Ailey Celebrates 50th -- The Alvin Ailey American Dance company is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Although the acclaimed troupe has evolved, it still operates on the same premise: accessibility. Michelle Miller reports.

Overview

Date of Birth:
5 January 1931, Rogers, Texas, USA more
Date of Death:
1 December 1989, New York City, New York, USA more
Mini Biography:
Ailey was born in the rural town of Rogers, Texas, USA. His childhood... more
Trivia:
His dance foundation was awarded the American National Medal of Arts in... more
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NewsDesk:
(10 articles)
Point Park's Conservatory Dance Company Presents Pittsburgh Connections 11/13-22
 (From BroadwayWorld.com. 22 November 2009, 4:45 AM, PST)
tWitch’s Take on So You Think You Can Dance
 (From People.com - TV Watch. 11 November 2009, 6:56 AM, PST)

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Miscellaneous Crew, Actor, Self, Archive Footage
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. "Great Performances" (choreographer) (1 episode, 2006)
        - Dance in America: Beyond the Steps - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (2006) TV episode (choreographer)

  2. A Tribute to Alvin Ailey (1990) (TV) (choreographer: original)

  3. The Turning Point (1977) (choreographer)
  4. "The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People" (choreographer) (1 episode, 1974)
        - Ailey Celebrates Ellington (1974) TV episode (choreographer)
  5. American Ballet Theatre: A Close-Up in Time (1973) (TV) (choreographer)
Actor:
  1. Carmen Jones (1954) (uncredited) .... Dance Soloist
    ... aka Oscar Hammerstein's Carmen Jones (USA: complete title)
  2. Lydia Bailey (1952) (uncredited) .... Specialty Dancer
Self:
  1. Bill Cosby Salutes Alvin Ailey (1989) (TV) .... Himself
  2. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1988) (TV) .... Himself (Honoree)
  3. "Ebony/Jet Showcase" .... Himself (1 episode, 1988)
        - Episode dated 22 January 1988 (1988) TV episode .... Himself

  4. "The Hollywood Palace" .... Himself - Dancer (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode #7.7 (1969) TV episode .... Himself - Dancer
Archive Footage:
  1. Free to Dance (2001) .... Himself
  2. Genius on the Wrong Coast (1993)

Additional Details

Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 1 Article more
Genres:
Music | Romance | Comedy | Drama more
Plot Keywords:
Dance | Opera | African American | Ballet more

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