| The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. |
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| Ailey, Alvin, Jr. |
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| SYLLABICATION: | Ai·ley |
| PRONUNCIATION: |  l ,  l |
| DATES: | 19311989 |
| American choreographer whose works combine the styles of modern dance, ballet, jazz, and African ethnic dance.
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