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“My lasting impression of Truman Capote is that he was a terribly gentle, terribly sensitive, and terribly sad man.”

Quote by Alvin Ailey

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Alvin Ailey was an outstanding American choreographer known for his unique dance style and contributions to modern dance. Born on January 5, 1931, and passing away on December 1, 1989, Ailey was highly respected for his innovative dance works and promotion of dance art. His dance company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, became a symbol of American modern dance. more

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