The Choreographer Who Started a Dance Company to Expand Professional

question 3

Multiple Choice

The choreographer who started a dance company to expand professional opportunities for African-American dancers was

• A) Alvin Ailey.
• B) Martha Graham.
• C) Twyla Tharp.
• D) George Balanchine.

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