‘Ailey Ascending’ Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

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by Leslie Frisbee | Sep 20, 2018 | Daily Chronicle

While the most ardent of dance connoisseurs would argue that Alvin Ailey was a pioneer in modern dance, few can deny the influence he’s had on the art form and American culture. Born in Rogers, Texas, in 1931, Ailey grew up in the era of heightened racial tension. It...