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HISTORY AND TIMELINE
1958
Alvin Ailey and a group of young black modern dancers perform for the first time as members of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York's 92nd Street YM-YWHA.
1958 - 1960
The Company travels on what Alvin Ailey calls "the station wagon tours" in a vehicle driven by a longtime friend of the Company, Mickey Bord.
Alvin Ailey and Masazumi Chaya in rehearsal. Photo courtesy of Mr. Chaya.
Alvin Ailey (in front) with Company Members including Masazumi Chaya (far right) during a rehearsal of Donald McKayle's District Storyville. Photo courtesy of Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation archives. |