Leadership Through The Arts: Alvin Ailey, Ballet Russes, and The Fly Girls
Innovation within the artistic community is fascinating. It shows us that leadership and entrepreneurial qualities are found everywhere. Alvin Ailey, for instance, created his own brand and style of dance company…in part, to have the freedom to create culturally-infused dance. Ailey trained and mentored Judith Jamison, the company’s star dancer, who took over as artistic director upon Ailey’s passing. The Ballet Russes was the first company to pair ballet with… Read More »Leadership Through The Arts: Alvin Ailey, Ballet Russes, and The Fly Girls