Alvin Ailey

What is the signature dance style of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater?

• Modern dance

• Ballet

• Tap dance

• Hip-hop

Either Paulette or Lily _____ all the local performances of the Alvin Ailey Dancers.

• attend

• attends

He contributed to the Civil Rights Movement by sharing his art. He formed the a Dance Theater that focused on black dancers and choreographers, but included dancers of every race.

• Alvin Ailey

• Bill Russell

• Paul Robeson

• Langston Hughes

What was the name of the dance company Alvin Ailey created?

Where did Ailey learn how to dance?

What was the name of Alvin Ailey's church?

Why did Alvin Ailey and his mom have to move to Los Angeles?

What is the primary theme explored in Alvin Ailey's choreography?

• A) Love and relationships

• B) Social justice and African American culture

• C) Historical events

• D) Nature and environment

Which literary device is most evident in the description of Alvin Ailey's dance performances?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Personification

In the sentence, 'Alvin Ailey's dances are a celebration of African American culture,' what is the function of the word 'celebration'?

• A) Subject

• B) Verb

• C) Object

• D) Complement