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Did Alvin Ailey only choreograph for his own company?

No, for many companies
Yes, only for his own company
No, he never choreographed
He mostly choreographed for other companies

Answer

Alvin Ailey was an American dancer and choreographer who is credited with founding the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958. However, he did not only choreograph for his own company, he also worked with other companies such as the Metropolitan Opera Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre.