EntertainmentAmerican1931 – 1989
Alvin Ailey
Founder of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, choreographer of Revelations
Biography
Legendary American choreographer and dancer who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958, revolutionizing modern dance by blending multiple dance styles and creating opportunities for dancers of all backgrounds.
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Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1931
Died
1989
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Alven
Germanic origin
“A compact masculine form derived from Alvin or Alva roots, meaning 'brightness' or 'noble friend,' with a clipped, efficient quality. Alven suggests both accessibility and distinctiveness—familiar enough to be approachable, unusual enough to stand apart. The name has a straightforward, trustworthy character.”