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

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

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Where did Ailey learn how to dance?

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What was the name of Alvin Ailey's church?

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

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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

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

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Personification

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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

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