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Where did Alvin Ailey found the AAADT?

  • Brooklyn

  • Manhattan

  • Los Angeles

  • San Francisco

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The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) was founded in Manhattan, New York City, by Alvin Ailey in 1958. The company has since become one of the most renowned dance companies in the world, and has toured extensively throughout the United States and abroad. The AAADT is known for its innovative and expressive choreography, which often draws on African-American culture and history.
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