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 and long ruffled skirt, punching the air in “Cry” — Alvin Ailey’s piercing solo about Black womanhood.
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 leader of his namesake troupe and helped sustain the company as a barrier-breaking force in modern dance,
Judith Jamison, acclaimed Alvin Ailey American dancer and director, dead at 81
Judith Jamison, an award winning dancer and former artistic director of the historic Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has died at 81.
Judith Jamison, Influential Dancer and Choreographer, Dies at 81
Singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder (L) talks with dancer and teacher Judith Jamison as actor Sean Connery (R) looks on with his wife Micheline during the 1999 Kennedy Center Honors gala in Washington December 5/File Photo (Reuters) -Judith Jamison,
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 announced. She was 81.
Dance pioneer Judith Jamison dies at 81
As a dancer, Jamison was best known for "Cry." First premiering in 1971, the dance is a 17-minute solo choreographed by Alvin Ailey, dedicated to "all Black women everywhere – especially our mothers." In an interview with NPR in 2008,
Remembering dance legend Judith Jamison
The acclaimed Alvin Ailey dancer, who took over as the company's artistic director and led them to new heights, died after a brief illness at age 81. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
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