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Alvin Ailey Revelations, Lgbtq History, Pride Equality, Warrior Angel, American Dance, Black Dancers, Praise Dance, Alvin Ailey, Dance Lover

On a cold and snow covered afternoon, I weathered the elements to see the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center. Mind you, I've seen Alvin Ailey performances most of my life--growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio and here in New York City. Ailey is an African-American institution, it is a part of our cultural DNA. Alvin Ailey was a visionary. And like many Black visionaries, his work still lives and breathes like the day it was created and conceived. It's powerful, dramatic and…

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Judith Jamison, Dance Portfolio, Jack Mitchell, History Of Dance, American Dance, Black Dancers, Dance Magazine, Dancer Photography, Gramercy Park

From 1961 to 1994, legendary photographer Jack Mitchell captured thousands of moments with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Now, this treasure trove of dance history is available to the public for viewing via the online archives of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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