Judith Jamison | |
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.jpg) Image of Judith Jamison at Elon University where she speaks to Nancy Midgette's leadership class in the International Pavilion. | |
| Born | May 10, 1943 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Fisk University University of the Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer 1964–1988 Artistic director 1989–2011 |
| Years active | 1964–2011 |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] |
| Career | |
| Current group | Alvin Ailey Dance Theater |
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| Dances | Cry, Revelations |
Judith Ann Jamison (pronounced JAM-ih-son)[2] (born May 10, 1943) is an American dancer and choreographer. She is the artistic director emerita of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
- ^ Daniels, Mary (July 19, 1987). "Jamison: On Her Toes in the Kitchen". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ Keogh, Annette (2010). "Judith Jamison". Stanford Presidential Lectures in the Arts and Humanities.