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By weaving African American themes into his dances, Alvin Ailey ushered in a new era of concert dance. Ailey made an immeasurable impact around the world of dance.
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Transforming Dance around the World National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Alvin Ailey Black History Month 2024
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Transforming Dance around the World National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Wikipedia
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Transforming Dance around the World National Museum of African American History and Culture
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In Mintons Playhouse Mondrian listened to Thelonious Monk who had developed his
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Wikipedia
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Transforming Dance around the World National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Alvin Ailey Black History Month 2024
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Transforming Dance around the World National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Transforming Dance around the World National Museum of African American History and Culture