Alvin Ailey

Who is known as the founder of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater?

• Michael Jackson

• Mikhail Baryshnikov

• Fred Astaire

• Alvin Ailey

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In which year was Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater founded?

• 1958

• 1980

• 1972

• 1965

What is the most famous dance choreographed by Alvin Ailey?

• The Nutcracker

• Swan Lake

• Sleeping Beauty

• Revelations

Where was Alvin Ailey born?

• Rogers, Texas, USA

• Los Angeles, California, USA

• New York City, New York, USA

• Chicago, Illinois, USA

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What is the name of the dance school founded by Alvin Ailey?

• Alvin Ailey Dance Company

• Ailey School of Dance

• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

• Alvin Ailey Dance Studio

Which famous ballet company did Alvin Ailey join in the 1950s?

• Martha Graham Dance Company

• New York City Ballet

• Royal Ballet

• American Ballet Theatre

What is the signature dance style of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater?

• Modern dance

• Ballet

• Tap dance

• Hip-hop

Which award did Alvin Ailey receive in 1988?

• Grammy Award

• Kennedy Center Honors

• Nobel Prize in Literature

• Pulitzer Prize

What is the name of the dance piece that Alvin Ailey choreographed in tribute to his mother?

• Remembrance

• Tribute

• Revelations

• Memories

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What is the mission of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater?

• To cook gourmet meals

• To build robots

• To explore outer space

• To inspire, enlighten, and entertain people around the world through the power of dance.