As per our current Database, Alvin Ailey has been died on Dec 1, 1989 (age 58).
When Alvin Ailey die, Alvin Ailey was 58 years old.
| Popular As | Alvin Ailey |
| Occupation | Choreographer |
| Age | 58 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Born | January 5, 1931 (Rogers, TX) |
| Birthday | January 5 |
| Town/City | Rogers, TX |
| Nationality | TX |
Alvin Ailey’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.
Alvin Ailey was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.
Influential African American Dancer and Choreographer. He brought modern dance to a wider audience, founded New York's Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and created a famous dance piece called "Revelations."
As a teenager, he studied dance with renowned Choreographer Lester Horton, who established the first American dance school that taught students of all races.
While living in San Francisco, he performed in nightclubs with poet Maya Angelou.
He was once romantically linked to political Activist David McReynolds. Tragically, Ailey contracted HIV in the 1980s and died in his late fifties.
He appeared with Actress and singer Pearl Bailey in the 1954 Broadway production of House of Flowers.
