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Judith Ann Jamison (pronounced JAM-ih-son) (born May 10, 1943) is an American dancer and choreographer. She is the artistic director emerita of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Judith Jamison joined Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1965 and quickly became an international star. Over the next 15 years, Mr. Ailey created some of his most enduring roles for her, most notably the tour-de-force solo Cry.
Learn about Judith Jamison, a prominent figure in modern dance who performed with Alvin Ailey and became his artistic director. See portraits of her in various roles and performances from the collections of the National Portrait Gallery and the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
May 9, 2024 · Judith Jamison (born May 10, 1943, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.) is an American modern dancer who was the artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (1989–2011). Jamison began taking dance lessons at age six at the Judimar School of Dance.
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Learn about Judith Jamison's remarkable career as a dancer, choreographer, and leader of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Find news, images, videos, and press coverage of her achievements, awards, and legacy.
Meet Judith Jamison—a star dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Mr. Ailey’s successor as Artistic Director, and current Artistic Director Emerita.
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