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Judith Jamison (Judith Jamison)

Judith Jamison

Judith Jamison was appointed Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in December 1989 at the request of her mentor, Alvin Ailey, who personally chose her to succeed him before his untimely death. A native of Philadelphia, she studied with Marion Cuyjet, was discovered by Agnes de Mille and made her New York debut with American Ballet Theatre in 1964. She became a member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1965 and danced with the company for 15 years to great acclaim. Recognizing her extraordinary talent, Mr. Ailey created some of his most enduring roles for her, most notably the tour de force solo, Cry.

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Meet the Masters: Judith Jamison

During this in-depth interview filmed in 2008, Judith Jamison discusses the role of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as cultural ambassadors, the importance of modern dance repertory, and the legacy of Alvin Ailey and his body of work.

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