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Friday Open Thread | Black Dancers Week: Judith Jamison

Judith Jamison Biography Ballet Dancer, Choreographer (1943–) Judith Jamison, choreographer and dancer, has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Kennedy Center Honors and the National Medal of Arts. Synopsis Born on May 10, 1943, in Philadelphia, Judith Jamison … Continue reading

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Thursday Open Thread | Black Dancers Week: Alvin Ailey

Alvin Ailey Biography Choreographer (1931–1989) Alvin Ailey was an American choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York in 1958. Synopsis Born in Texas in 1931, Alvin Ailey was a choreographer who founded the … Continue reading

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Friday Open Thread

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a modern dance company based in New York, New York. It was founded in 1958 by choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey. It is made up of 30 dancers as well as artistic director … Continue reading

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Thursday Open Thread

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a modern dance company based in New York, New York. It was founded in 1958 by choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey. It is made up of 30 dancers as well as artistic director … Continue reading

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Wednesday Open Thread

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a modern dance company based in New York, New York. It was founded in 1958 by choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey. It is made up of 30 dancers as well as artistic director … Continue reading

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Tuesday Open Thread

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a modern dance company based in New York, New York. It was founded in 1958 by choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey. It is made up of 30 dancers as well as artistic director … Continue reading

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Monday Open Thread

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a modern dance company based in New York, New York. It was founded in 1958 by choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey. It is made up of 30 dancers as well as artistic director … Continue reading

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Friday Open Thread

The White House Celebrates Dance

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