We are deeply saddened by the loss of legendary dancer, choreographer, and Kennedy Center Honors recipient Judith Jamison.
A titan of the dance world, Jamison was handpicked by Alvin Ailey to succeed him as Artistic Director, a position that she held for more than two decades and from which she took the company to unprecedented worldwide acclaim. A performer of great warmth and sophistication, she commanded the stage in numerous original works including her signature role in Ailey’s Cry.
A longtime friend of the Kennedy Center, Jamison performed as part of the Center’s opening performance of MASS in 1971, choreographed by Ailey, and served as a member of the Special Honors Advisory Committee (SHAC) since 2020. She has inspired countless generations of dancers and her contributions to the performing arts are invaluable.
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A titan of the dance world, Jamison was handpicked by Alvin Ailey to succeed him as Artistic Director, a position that she held for more than two decades and from which she took the company to unprecedented worldwide acclaim. A performer of great warmth and sophistication, she commanded the stage in numerous original works including her signature role in Ailey’s Cry.
A longtime friend of the Kennedy Center, Jamison performed as part of the Center’s opening performance of MASS in 1971, choreographed by Ailey, and served as a member of the Special Honors Advisory Committee (SHAC) since 2020. She has inspired countless generations of dancers and her contributions to the performing arts are invaluable.
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