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Alvin Ailey Quotes: Making dances is an act of progress; it is an act of growth, an act of music, an act of teaching, an act of celebration, an act of joy.
         

Making dances is an act of progress; it is an act of growth, an act of music, an act of teaching, an act of celebration, an act of joy.


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This page presents the quote "Making dances is an act of progress; it is an act of growth, an act of music, an act of teaching, an act of celebration, an act of joy.". Author of this quote is Alvin Ailey. This quote is about teaching, joy, celebration, dance, music, progress, growth,.