Monday, March 7, 2022

Carmen de Lavallade - Born: March 6, 1931

The Ailey family is sending a happy birthday to the legendary Carmen De Lavallade! A true icon that first introduced our own Alvin Ailey to the art form of dance. We thank you and celebrate you on this day Ms. De Lavallade!

Carmen de Lavallade in John Butler's 'Portrait of Billie' Photo by Jack Mitchell. (©) Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc. and Smithsonian Institution. Carmen de Lavallade and Alvin Ailey at Jacobs Pillow in 1961, photo by John Lindquist.

 

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