Alvin Ailey

African-American dancer, choreographer and activist (1931-1989)

January 5, 1931Born

December 1989Died

United StatesCitizenship

RogersPlace of birth

Facts

Born: January 5, 1931
Died: December 1989
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Rogers
Place of death: Manhattan
Occupations: artistic director, choreographer, ballet dancer
Awards: United Nations Peace Medal, Guggenheim Fellowship, Handel Medallion, Presidential Medal of Freedom, Kennedy Center Honors, Spingarn Medal, Capezio Dance Award, honorary doctorate from Princeton University, VH1 Trailblazer Honors