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Born in Texas
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Began studying modern dance with Lester Horton
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Debuted in Truman Capote's short-lived musical House of Flowers
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Founded the Alvin Ailey American dance theater
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Took his company international was sponcered by the state department.
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Alvin Ailey does Revelations on Ballet Folklorico for the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Mexico City
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Masakela Language premired
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He expanded his dance company and established the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble
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He received The Kennedy Center Honor for lifetime contribution to American culture through the performing arts
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Alvin Died at the age of 58
