Ailey began creating dances, he drew upon his "blood memories" of Texas, the blues, spirituals, and gospel as inspiration, which resulted in the creation of his most popular and critically acclaimed work, Revelations. Although he created 79 ballets over his lifetime, Mr.

What influenced Alvin Ailey work?

Black dancers Katherine Dunham and Pearl Primus were influences on Ailey's style; so were white dancers Lester Horton, Martha Graham and Jack Cole. American companies and choreographers with angles on black culture include Eleo Pomare, Garth Fagan, Urban Bush Women and Bill T Jones.

Where did Alvin Ailey get his inspiration from?

He grew up poor in the small Texas town of Navasota. Ailey later drew inspiration from the Black church services he attended as well as the music he heard at the local dance hall. At the age of 12, he left Texas for Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, Ailey proved to be a gifted student in many ways.