Alvin Ailey, Jr. Biography

Alvin Ailey, Jr.

Modern dancer and choreographer known for his theatrical, energetic dances that combine modern, jazz and African dance elements. He studied dance with Martha Graham and Charles Weidman before forming his Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958. His dances include Blue Swan (1958), Night Creature (1975) and Precipice (1983).