Stamatiou, a soloist who performs Cry — the ensemble piece that launched Jamison’s early career — described Jamison as a force who taught dancers to transcend performance and become vessels for ...

NEW YORK – 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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeryl Brunner covers theater, entertainment and lifestyle stories. This past week Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater launched its ...

Alicia Graf Mack remembers when the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater became her North Star. She was about 8 years old, growing up in Howard County, Maryland, when she saw a VHS tape of the solo “Cry ...

Luminaries from the worlds of dance, fashion, entertainment, and philanthropy gathered at the iconic New York City Center Wednesday for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Opening Night Gala. The ...

The dance company will honor Jamison at its annual opening night gala celebrating its 65th season on Nov. 29. By Brande Victorian Deputy Awards Editor 2023 is a milestone year for the Alvin Ailey ...

She became an international star as a member of the company and later directed it, guiding it out of debt and boosting its popularity. The dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison in 2006. “Jamison ...

The life and legacy of Judith Jamison were celebrated on December 4 in New York City when Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater held an opening-night gala to kick off its season at New York City Center.