Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater trailblazer and Artistic Director Emerita has died at 81, a spokesperson said on Saturday.
Judith Jamison , Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater trailblazer and Artistic Director Emerita has died at 81, a spokesperson said. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater released a statement saying in part,
"We remember and are grateful for her artistry, humanity and incredible light, which inspired us all." After Alvin Ailey's death in 1989, Jamison stepped into the role of artistic director, where she remained until she retired in 2011."I didn't know what I was doing here, I had no idea. I just knew I was in New York and that this man saw me fail an audition and I ended up with an invite three days later, asking if I wanted to join the company," Jamison said.She and others at Ailey, followed what was Ailey's mantra: to educate, entertain, and uplift.
"At the end of a performance when people go crazy and are applauding or stunned, that's when I got ya, I know that this has happened to you, we've shared an experience," Jamison said. Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo,
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