What kind of experiences did Ailey express through dance?
The African-American experience
His personal experiences
Native American experiences
All human experiences
Answer
Alvin Ailey was an African-American choreographer and dancer. He founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958, which became one of the most renowned modern dance companies in the world. Ailey's choreography often expressed the African-American experience, both through its themes and its use of African-American music and dance. Ailey's work has been praised for its emotional power and its ability to capture the essence of the African-American experience.
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