Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey by Andrea Pinkney is an illustrated biography published by Hyperion Book CH on September 5, 1995. This 32-page book presents an informative account of the life of Alvin Ailey, a renowned African-American dancer and choreographer. It chronicles his journey from a young boy in Navasota, Texas, who loved music and dance, to the establishment of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, highlighting his significant contributions to modern dance and American culture.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of Ailey’s experiences, including his training with prominent teachers and the impact he made on the dance community. The narrative emphasizes his passion for dance and the legacy he created, making it a valuable addition to the genre of juvenile fiction. This edition serves as both an educational resource and an inspiring story for young readers interested in the arts and the history of influential figures in American dance.
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An informative and inspiring biography of Alvin Ailey, the great African-American dancer and choreographer, created by TheNew York Times bestselling and award-winning duo Andrea David Pinkney and Brian Pinkey.
Since he was a young boy in Navasota, Texas, Alvin Ailey loved to stomp his feed and clap his hands to the music of the True Vine Baptist choir. Later, he learned how to dance. He spent some time with the best teachers of the era and eventually started his own modern dance company, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
This is the story of Alvin Ailey’s life–a life that left its imprint as much on the history of the American people as on the history of modern dance.
Don’t miss the other Great Black Performers biographies:
Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa
Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra
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