Share the story of Alvin Ailey, Jr. with your students, and assign the related activities as a way to learn more about this creative dancer and choreographer.
Excerpted from
The 20th Century
This comprehensive book presents highlights of each decade from the 1900s to the 1990s. It examines the political, economic, social, cultural, scientific, and technological advances of the twentieth century and introduces students to the individuals who made history in each decade.