Judith Jamison, mesmerizing dancer who led Alvin Ailey, dies

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.
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 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 figure who accomplished the
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, 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 Theater for two decades, has died.
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, Alvin Ailey Artistic Director, Passes Away At 81
Judith Jamison, an American dancer and choreographer, renowned for her influential career in the world of modern dance, has died.
Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey Dancer of ‘Power and Radiance,’ Dies at 81
She became an international star as a member of the company and later directed it, guiding it out of debt and boosting its popularity.
Judith Jamison, acclaimed 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 Theater for two decades, has died. She was 81. Jamison died at a New York hospital surrounded by family and friends following a brief illness,
Acclaimed Dancer Judith Jamison, Artistic Director Of Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, Dies At 81
Upon the news of her passing, the dance company released a statement, calling her an "incredible light" in the industry.
Judith Jamison Iconic Dancer and Artistic Director Alvin Ailey, Dies at 81
The dance world mourns the loss of Judith Jamison, a towering figure in contemporary dance whose influence spanned decades and left an indelible mark
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Judith Jamison, Legendary Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Dies at 81
Jamison continued to inspire and guide the Ailey troupe as artistic director Emerita. Renowned dancer and choreographer ...
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 ...