Alvin Ailey directing Judith Jamison and Mikhail Baryshnikov during a 1976 press conference to announce the premiere of “Pas de Duke,” a duet he choreographed for them set to the music of Duke Ellington. Photo: Jack Vartoogian.
Dancers Alvin Ailey and Joyce Trisler - Hue Magazine, January, 1954 on Flickr.
Alvin Ailey and Joyce Trisler backstage at Hollywood’s Earl Carrol Theater. Hue magazine, January 1954 via my favorite Flickr user ever (who is now on Tumblr!) vieilles-annonces.
Alvin Ailey, the iconic dancer, choreographer and founder of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, in March 1955. Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Judith Jamison and Mikhail Baryshnikov dance together during a 1976 press conference to announce the premiere of “Pas de Duke,” a duet choreographed for them by Alvin Ailey set to the music of Duke Ellington.
VBG Men: Alvin Ailey, the iconic dancer, choreographer and founder of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, in March 1955. Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
