Why did AIley move to the West Coast of USA and when did this happen?

As his mother was struggling to find work due to segregation, which he experienced first hand. 1942

As his mother was finding work but wanted more money. 1942

What are the stylistic features of a Ailey Dancer?

High legs in both rapid extension and controlled ways

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1What year was Alvin Ailey born?
1. A1921
2. B1931
2Where did Ailey grow up and with who?
1. ATexas with his mother
2. BCalifornia with his Auntie
3Why did AIley move to the West Coast of USA and when did this happen?
1. AAs his mother was struggling to find work due to segregation, which he experienced first hand. 1942
2. BAs his mother was finding work but wanted more money. 1942
4Who are Ailey's main influences?
1. AHorton
2. BDunham
3. CGraham
4. DDuncan
5. ECole
6. FBallet
7. GBroadway
8. HCunningham
9. IBalanchine
5What are the stylistic features of a Ailey Dancer?
1. AFlexibility
2. BHigh kicks with no control
3. CHigh legs in both rapid extension and controlled ways
4. DChallenging themselves
5. ENo musicality
6. FDynamic power and strength
6What are the additional features to a AIley dancer since Battle arrived?
1. AIndian Kathak
2. BBollywood
3. CSpanish
4. DHip hop
5. EYoga
6. FImprovisation
7. GBallet
7What year was Revelations choreographed?
1. A1960
2. B1961
8What year was Blues Suite choreographed?
1. A1958
2. B1968

Description: Dance Quiz on ALVIN AILEY, created by kerensahawkey on 18/05/2013.
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