Dance pioneer Judith Jamison dies

Judith Jamison taught us to keep chasing beautiful possibilities
With the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and throughout her career, Jamison kept faith in our continued capacity — and need — to feel deeply and honestly.
Dance pioneer Judith Jamison dies at 81
Judith Jamison, dance star and former artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, died Saturday. She was 81. "We remember and are grateful for her artistry, humanity and incredible light, which inspired us all," read a statement from the company posted on social media.
Judith Jamison: Remembering the Trailblazing Dance Legend
After a 15-year run as Alvin Ailey's star dancer and muse, Jamison returned to lead the dance company as artistic director.
Judith Jamison’s Iconic Beauty & Dance Moments
As we remember the former Alvin Ailey artistic director, we’re looking back on her iconic beauty and dance moments to celebrate her legacy.
Remembering Judith Jamison: A legacy of dance, wisdom & humanity
When I think of Ms. Judith Jamison, I am reminded of far more than her extraordinary contributions to the world of dance. To the public, she was an ic
Judith Jamison dead at 81: Dancer and choreographer won an Emmy in 1999
Judith Jamison was born on May 10, 1943, in Philadelphia and passed away on Nov. 9, 2024, in New York City. The American dancer and choreographer is dead at age 81 following a brief illness. May her memory be a blessing.
Judith Jamison, a dancer both eloquent and elegant, led Ailey troupe to success over two decades
There are few images more indelible in the history of American dance: Judith Jamison, regal and passionate in white leotard ...
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Judith Jamison preserved the Alvin Ailey legacy while creating a future
In the rarefied air of American dance, where legacies either crystallize or crumble, Judith Jamison stands as a towering ...
Judith Jamison, mesmerizing dancer who led Alvin Ailey, dies at 81
Judith Jamison, a graceful, long-limbed dancer who rose to international stardom in the 1970s, succeeded Alvin Ailey as the ...
Judith Jamison, celebrated Alvin Ailey dance performer and choreographer, dies at 81
Renowned dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison died Saturday after a brief illness, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater ...
Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance ...
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Dance Icon Judith Jamison Dead At 81
Judith Jamison was among the titans of American dance as part of the groundbreaking Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. The ...
The Singular Force That Was Judith Jamison
She was always a goddess of dance — even before her triumph in “Cry.” The Ailey star turned artistic director stretched like ...