Alvin Ailey is one of the most important choreographers in the history of modern dance. In 1958, at just 27 years old, he founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Ailey’s vision was of Black ...

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There is a viral trend underway where dancers execute hypnotic body rolls, hip isolations, and rhythmically sway to the infectious beats of Tyla’s “Water.” This isn’t just a fleeting moment in pop ...

When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. By Wendy Lesser LA NIJINSKA Choreographer of the Modern By Lynn Garafola It’s gratifying when a ...

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