Alvin Ailey

Alvin Ailey (January 5, 1931 – December 1, 1989) was an American ballet dancer and choreographer. He was born in Rogers, Texas.

 Awards received 
 John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship
 Spingarn Medal (1976)
 Kennedy Center Honors (1988)
 Presidential Medal of Freedom
 Capezio Dance Award (1997)

Category:American choreographers
Category:LGBT African-Americans
Category:1931 births
Category:1989 deaths
Category:LGBT people from Texas