Besides dancers, who else did Ailey intend to nurture in AAADT?
Black artists
Acrobats
Musicians
All of the above
Answer
Alvin Ailey created the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958 with the intention of nurturing and showcasing black dancers. However, he also hoped to nurture other black artists, such as choreographers, musicians, and designers. Ailey believed that it was important for black artists to have a place where they could feel supported and encouraged, and he wanted AAADT to be that place.
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