Alvin Ailey: 50 Years as Cultural Ambassador to the World July 17, 2008

This exhibit offers a window into Ailey's roots at the Los Angeles-based Lester Horton Dance Theater, his repertory of 79 choreographic works, the development of his dance company and the continuation of the Ailey legacy under the leadership of Judith Jamison. It includes images of works by some of the 70 choreographers who have created dances for Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT), as well as extraordinary examples of Ailey's most beloved creations.