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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT), formerly Alvin Ailey Dance Theater (AADT), is as of 2024 the largest modern dance company in the United States. Based in New York City, the company was founded in 1958 as Alvin Ailey and Company by choreographer, dancer, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Alvin Ailey (1931–1989). In 1959, Ailey also co-founded the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, a studio and performance space where AADT practiced and performed, which closed in 1989. In 2014, Clark Center NYC was established by former faculty and students to honour the legacy of the Clark Center. The Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, which includes AAADT, Ailey II, the Ailey School, Ailey Extension, AileyCamp, and other operations, is housed in the 87,000-square-foot (8,083 m2) Joan Weill Center for Dance, in Manhattan. AAADT is recognized as a vital American cultural ambassador by the United States Congress, and has performed for a plethora of audiences in around the world. Known for combining elements of modern dance with African American cultural traditions, AAADT has played a significant role in expanding the visibility of Black artists in concert dance.

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• ▸1990s in fashion
• ▸History of England
• ▸East Broadway (Manhattan)

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