Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Collection Summary
| Title | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater collection, 1910-2024 |
|---|---|
| Inclusive Dates | 1910-2024 |
| Bulk Dates | 1950-2005 |
| Call No. | ML31.A38 |
| Creator | Ailey, Alvin; Jamison, Judith; Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater |
| Extent | 34,115 items |
| Extent | 313 containers |
| Extent | 27 mapcase folders |
| Extent | 161 linear feet |
| Language | Collection material primarily in English, with some in Portuguese, French, Japanese, Italian, Thai, Hebrew, Russian, Polish, and Spanish |
| Location | Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. |
| Finding Aid Permalink | Cite or bookmark this finding aid as: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu024021 |
| LCCN Permalink | LC Catalog record: https://lccn.loc.gov/2013572111 |
| Summary | The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) was founded by choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey (1931-1989). Ailey used Lester Horton and Martha Graham technique and added movement expressive of African American culture and social dance to elevate African American experiences through his work. AAADT became one of the most prolific and celebrated American dance companies. The collection contains documentation of the creation and performance of dances for the AAADT, correspondence and administrative records related to the operation of the company, and promotional materials, photographs, programs, scrapbooks, and awards from throughout the lifespan of the company. |
| Online Content | Part of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Collection is available on the Library of Congress Web site at https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater/. |