Pinkney, Andrea Davis
Alvin Ailey (Reading Rainbow Books)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780786810772
- author:
- Pinkney, Andrea Davis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Import US
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 213mm X 5mm
- Genre:
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Alvin Ailey was born with a love for music and movement. As a young boy, he would stomp his feet and clap his hands to the rhythms of the True Vine Baptist choir. This passion for dance led him to become one of the most influential figures in modern dance. Ailey's journey took him to some of the best teachers of his time, where he honed his craft and eventually founded his own company, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. His legacy extends far beyond the world of dance, leaving an imprint on the history of the American people. This biography tells the story of Alvin Ailey's life, a life that has had a lasting impact on modern dance and American culture.
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