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What year was the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater founded?

  • 1958

  • 1960

  • 1970

  • 1980

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The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was founded in 1958 by Alvin Ailey, a dancer and choreographer. Ailey's mission was to create a company that would celebrate the African American experience through dance. The company has since become one of the most respected and acclaimed dance companies in the world.
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