Amsterdam News - The Ailey Company Honors Artistic Director Judith Jamison
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) City Center season, which runs from December 2 to January 3, is hot, hot, hot.
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) City Center season, which runs from December 2 to January 3, is hot, hot, hot.
Judith Jamison, the legendary dancer and choreographer, took up drawing a few years ago on the advice of a friend. She was in the Adirondacks sketching with markers and paper in the middle of the night, when she drew a figure that sent shivers up her spine.
Every time I see Alvin Ailey’s beloved Revelations, and the music for “Wade in the Water” begins, I remember Judith Jamison performing that soul-lifting sequence. This isn’t fair to whatever current company member is doing it, I know, but I can’t help it.
At the glass palace that is Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's headquarters, Judith Jamison is literally enshrined.
Judith Jamison first took the stage with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 44 years ago, and this season she celebrates her 20th year as artistic director of the prolific dance company.
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater opened its season with a gala at the New York City Center, followed by a dinner for 1,200 guests at the Hilton.
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Opening Night Gala 2009 was fun. Honorary Chairs and Honored Guests were Pauletta and Denzel Washington.
Judith Jamison's newest moves at famed NYC dance troupe.
Judith Jamison will be celebrated as she begins her 20th year as Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater with TARGET 20 Night - a special performance on December 3rd at 8pm with all tickets priced at $20, sponsored by Target.
Judith Jamison calls Clifton Brown “my muse,” and for her latest dance, Among Us (Private Spaces: Public Places), he is not only performing a pivotal solo role but also serving as her choreographic assistant. She developed her movement ideas with him before she began working with the full cast of 11.