As the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, Mattel is releasing a special Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Barbie Doll in celebration of the legendary organization and its world-class dancers. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater began in New York City on March 30, 1958 when Alvin Ailey led a group of young African-American dancers in a performance that forever changed the perception of American modern dance. Since that time, more than 21 million people in 48 states and in 71 countries on 6 continents have witnessed the extraordinary artistry of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s dancers, earning a reputation as the most acclaimed international ambassador of American culture.
Fifty years later, the Company continues the legacy of founder Alvin Ailey and the remarkable vision of Artistic Director Judith Jamison promoting the uniqueness of the African American cultural experience and the preservation and enrichment of the American modern dance heritage. Beauty, spirit, hope and passion know no bounds. That is the power of Ailey. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Barbie Doll, the newest addition to the Barbie Collector Pink Label series, was designed by Judith Jamison herself. Featuring a fully posable Pivotal body, with twelve points of articulation, rooted eyelashes and a unique foot sculpt, the doll reflects the famed beauty and grace of the Company and its world-class dancers. Taking the stage in a soaring leap and perfectly applied stage makeup, the doll is dressed in a flowing, white and lace costume worn in Wade in the Water from Alvin Ailey’s masterpiece Revelations.
Read what people are saying about this beautiful Barbie Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Doll
The Alvin Ailey 50th anniversary doll is a beautiful keepsake. The design is excellent and the overall quality of the product is 5-star. Marcio O. bent
This is a beautiful, wonderful Barbie doll. I purchased her after reading an article in a dance magazine about holiday gifts. I am both a dance lover and a Barbie lover. The doll has exquisite features, down to the hair and ruffled white dress, just like in a section of Alvin Ailey’s famous dance suite, Revelations. I highly recommend it for a collector’s item. D. Harris
What child who’s dream is dancing for a dance theater someday wouldn’t love the Barbie Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Doll as an inspiration of hope and motivation. This beautiful doll will make that special girl in your life Christmas 2009 the best Christmas ever.
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