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Judith Jamison

Judith Jamison is artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York. She joined the company in 1965, and was its principal dancer for many years.

Learn more about Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at their Web site.

10 comments

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4/13/09 :: 12:31 pm
E.A. Crouch Says:

Congratulation Judith Jamison on your BET Honor Award.
I know my great aunt (Mattie McCray) would be very proud of you.

2/28/09 :: 5:46 pm
twinkle toes!!!!!!!! Says:

For Black History Month im doing a report on Judith Jamison, she is so cool and such a great dancer!!!!!!! I chose her because im a dancer too and it would be really cool to learn more about her!

2/17/09 :: 2:01 pm
Patricia Robinson Says:

I would love to talk with this great woman, Im not a dancer Im a poet( PatthePoet) from SC

2/16/09 :: 1:10 pm
roslyn wilson Says:

I will love for my kids to join How can i get this in GA My dream is for my kids to be part of the organization.

10/17/08 :: 9:45 pm
Marguerite A. Bien-Aime Says:

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is proof that God is in the blessing business! Happy 50th Anniversary to The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Family, Past, Present and Future!!

6/2/08 :: 5:07 pm
Robin A. Green Says:

Black Dance is alive through Ailey……I hope to become a part of the organization oneday too..Ms. Jamison and fellow dancers you kept the vision alive!

5/15/08 :: 8:55 pm
Selena Says:

I love the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. My dream is to dance with them someday.

5/15/08 :: 1:02 pm
Patricia Says:

The Alvin Ailey Dance company is awesome, no words to describe them. I saw them last night in Nashville TN, I’m still floating and telling everyone that will listen about the company. come back soon.

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