Alvin Ailey Presentation for Kids (PreK)

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ALVIN AILEY

Transcript of Alvin Ailey Presentation for Kids (PreK)

ALVIN AILEY

Alvin AileyAlvin Ailey (January 5, 1931 – December 1, 1989) was an African-American choreographer.

• He created dances.

• He is credited with making modern dance popular.

• His dance troupe is named after him, The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and is in New York City.

• They travel the world.

Alvin Ailey As A Young Man

• He received the Kennedy Center Honors in 1988 just one year before his death.

• In 2014, President Barack Obama selected Mr. Ailey to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

• These are the highest honors a person can get in America for their artistic works!

His most famous dance, Revelations, is a choreographic masterpiece It is believed to be the best know and most often seen modern dance performance

His Dance Troupe Has a SchoolWhere KIDS Can Learn

His Famous Dances!

LET’S LEARN

A PART!!

THANK YOU!!!