Yes!...Black Ballet History...And Our Inaugural Honoree...
...are 'So Mesmerizing!'
We now remember, and say the name...
...Alvin Ailey, Jr.!
Godfather Alvin paradigm-shifted the
arcing trajectory of the King's court
of Classical Ballet permanently!
He displayed his mercurial talents as
an activist, a dancer, choreographer,
director, educator, and more! In 1958,
he founded the culturally-iconic Alvin
Ailey Dance Theater and to nurture and
to support Blacks in the Profession.
In New York, December 4th is Alvin
Ailey Day! His choreographed
masterpiece, Revelations, is still
heralded as a 'Triumph in Human
Movement' and is still one of the
most popular and most performed
Ballets in the World! He is, for
sure, still gathering hundreds of
students, past and future, to stand
on his broad and strong horizontal
shoulders to see excellence in
their futures!
"Hat's Off To You, My Man!"
Black Ballet History Month was
founded by Ralph Winge, D.D.S.
in 2025 to recognize, celebrate,
and honor, with deep pride, the
countless Black Men, Women,
and Organizations who
tirelessly gave, and are giving, their
time, talent, and physical treasure to
exquisitely create, interpret, and put
on historical and memorable
Professional Ballet Productions the
World over and to teach and mentor
upcoming generations of performers!
The Founder of Black Ballet History Month,
Ralph Winge, D.D.S.,
is also a Classical Ballet enthusiast,
USC Dental School Graduate,
and elucidator of elatus labialis wingeulus.
If you know a Ballet Practitioner who
should be included here,
please leave a note in the comments
section. Thank you!
For all Photos and Gifs seen here, no copyright infringement is intended.
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