Judith Jamison, acclaimed Alvin Ailey dancer, dies at 81
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Judith Jamison, acclaimed Alvin Ailey dancer, dies at 81
Nov 11, 2024
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Judith Jamison: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater community remembers legendary dancer and executive
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Judith Jamison: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater community remembers legendary dancer and executive
Nov 11, 2024
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A legacy worth sustaining. From Alvin Ailey to Judith Jamison to Alicia Graf Mack, the work continues. Your support is needed now, help our legacy by making a year-end gift today. Only a few days remain. https://bit.ly/3YISyNr | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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A legacy worth sustaining. From Alvin Ailey to Judith Jamison to Alicia Graf Mack, the work continues. Your support is needed now, help our legacy by making a year-end gift today. Only a few days remain. https://bit.ly/3YISyNr | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Celebrate the legacy of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from April 2–6 at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Honoring Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison, the performances feature contemporary premieres alongside Ailey’s masterpiece Revelations. Don’t miss this powerful evening of dance that transcends generations—tickets available now! | The Music Center: Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles
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Celebrate the legacy of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from April 2–6 at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Honoring Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison, the performances feature contemporary premieres alongside Ailey’s masterpiece Revelations. Don’t miss this powerful evening of dance that transcends generations—tickets available now! | The Music Center: Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles
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In 1971, Alvin Ailey wanted to give his mother a special birthday present, so he created 'Cry' on Judith Jamison and presented it to her when she celebrated her birthday in New York City that year. | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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In 1971, Alvin Ailey wanted to give his mother a special birthday present, so he created 'Cry' on Judith Jamison and presented it to her when she celebrated her birthday in New York City that year. | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Judith Jamison, acclaimed Alvin Ailey American dancer and director, dead at 81
Judith Jamison, acclaimed Alvin Ailey American dancer and director, dead at 81
Nov 11, 2024
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From the archives: The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at 60
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From the archives: The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at 60
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Hope Boykin recently sat down for a chat with the legendary Judith Jamison about dancing Alvin AIley's 'Cry,' the meaning behind the work, and more. Opening photo by R. Faligant, all other photos by Jack Mitchell. We hope you will enjoy this exclusive content and that you will also consider making a special gift today to help us continue Alvin Ailey’s mission to deliver dance back to the people: AlvinAiley.org/StillWeDance | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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A conversation with a LEGEND. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison joins Alicia Graf Mack, the Dean & Director of the Juilliard Dance Division and former Ailey company member, on her podcast Moving Moments. Listen to hear what it was like to work under Mr. Ailey, some of Ms. Jamison’s proudest accomplishments, and more! bit.ly/3XGcvDb | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater takes the stage TOMORROW for opening night at the Academy of Music. ✨ The performance will feature a special tribute to Philadelphia native Judith Jamison with a powerful rendition of Cry — a masterpiece dedicated to all women, especially mothers. As Michael Jackson Jr says, "We are celebrating the life and legacy of Judith Jamison, so it is quite fitting that we return to the place where it all started." Don't miss this unforgettable night! | Ensemble Arts Phi
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Dancer Judith Jamison, who directed the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for more than two decades, died November 9, 2024. She was 81. In 2019, Rita Braver spoke with Jamison about the legacy of the innovative dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey. https://cbsn.ws/3YVUbIB | CBS Sunday Morning
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Celebrate Judith Jamison's legacy and witness the return of her emotionally intense duet 'A Case of You' at New York City Center, Dec 3–Jan 4. Yannick Lebrun and Jacquelin Harris in Judith Jamison’s ‘A Case of You’ | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Ailey II returns to the Joyce Theater, April 9-14! Don’t miss out on Judith Jamison’s ‘Divining’ (excerpt), hailed by The New York Times for its “invention of movement shapes and movement quality that give the piece a fascinating originality.” Grab your tickets in the link in our bio! Ailey II dancer, Maya Finman, in 'Divining'. Cover photo by Nir Arieli #AIleyII #AlvinAiley #JoyceTheatre | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Judith Jamison, iconic Alvin Ailey dancer and artistic director, dies at 81
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Carmen de Lavallade, Judith Jamison, Denise Jefferson, and Sylvia Waters are four pioneering women who played important roles in sustaining Alvin Ailey’s legacy and ensuring the ongoing success of the organization well into the future. Each stood by him, inspired him, and ultimately left their own mark on Ailey’s history. Please honor their legacies with a donation, of any amount, to Ailey by December 31. Alvin Ailey and Carmen de Lavallade, photo by Jack Mitchell Judith Jamison in Alvin Ailey's
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AILEY is saddened by the passing of Phil Donahue, a trailblazing television host who brought conversations about art, culture, and social change into millions of homes. On March 21, 1995 Judith Jamison was interviewed by Phil Donahue while the dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performed live on his show. #PhilDonahue #AlvinAiley #JudithJamison | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Judith Jamison, introduces ‘Divining,’ the first piece she created on the Ailey company in 1984 and was recently brought back into the Ailey repertory. Watch the full ballet starting tonight at 7pm. If you can’t watch it tonight, you have until Sunday, April 12 at 7pm to view it! We hope you will enjoy these performances and also that you will consider making a special gift today to help us continue Alvin Ailey’s mission to deliver dance back to the people: Alvinailey.org/StillWeDance | Alvin Ai
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Are you dreaming of ‘Divining’, too? Luckily, we can make your dreams come true! Tune in tomorrow at 7pm to see Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison’s ‘Divining’ in its entirety on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube: AlvinAiley.org/AileyAllAccess Video by Danica Paulos In order of appearance, featuring Ailey’s Constance Stamatiou, Jacquelin Harris, Chalvar Monteiro, Danica Paulos, Khalia Campbell, Renaldo Maurice, Belén Indhira Pereyra, Ghrai DeVore-Stokes, Michael Jackson, Jr., and Samantha Fi
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The Miami Herald calls Judith Jamison's 'A Case of You,' "A sometimes startling, inventive and eclectically intimate dance." | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Ailey Artistic Director Judith Jamison and Anna Deavere Smith reminisce about when they collaborated on the creation of Judith Jamison’s ‘HYMN,’ her tribute to Alvin Ailey. Watch the documentary film “A Hymn for Alvin Ailey” starting tomorrow, June 25 at 7pm EDT through, Thurs, July 2 at 7pm: AlvinAiley.org/AileyAllAccess | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Happy Birthday to the absolute legend, Judith Jamison! Thank you for transforming the world of dance. We love you. Join the Ailey company in wishing Ms. Jamison a happy 80th birthday! | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Before Judith Jamison’s ‘Divining’ premieres online tonight at 7pm, take a sneak peek behind-the-scenes with Ms. Jamison and hear what inspired her to create this work dynamic work. Find out more about how to experience Ailey online at AlvinAiley.org/AileyAllAccess | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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On this day in 1971, Alvin Ailey's 'Cry' premiered. He created the solo on Judith Jamison as a birthday gift for his mother and dedicated it “to all Black women everywhere—especially our mothers.” Mr. Ailey called it a “thank you.” We call it a masterpiece. On May 10 at 3pm @AileyExtension is celebrating Ms. Jamison's birthday and 53 years of 'Cry' with a special workshop led by Nasha Thomas, teaching the iconic choreography online and at the Ailey Studios. Sign up today: http://lite.spr.ly/6003
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Judith Jamison was an unparalleled force in American dance, a powerhouse performer, and a visionary leader as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s second artistic director. Every person who had met her or seen her dance, even briefly, was affected by her beauty, grace, love, and sincerity. She is an icon who will always be remembered. We at Ailey Extension are forever grateful to Ms. Jamison for sharing her wealth of knowledge with our community 🕊️ Video by Coal Rietenbach. | Ailey Extension
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There are no words that truly capture the legendary Judith Jamison. Today, on what would have been her 82nd birthday, we celebrate and honor the extraordinary life and legacy of a woman who took Alvin Ailey's dream and transformed it into the cultural institution that we call AILEY. While Ms. Jamison's presence is deeply missed, her spirit continues to move through every dance, every performance, and every soul she's touched. In order of appearance: Ailey Extension Director Lisa Johnson-Willigha
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