Judith Jamison, a black woman, holding a pink rose and wearing white feathers
Online

Dancing Spirit: A Celebration of Life

Dec 11

Date

Dec 11

Time

12PM

Join us via livestream as we celebrate the life and legacy of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison.  

Ms. Jamison joined Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1965 and quickly became an international star. Over the next 15 years (1965-1980), Alvin Ailey created some of his most enduring roles for her, most notably the tour-de-force solo Cry. After dancing for Mr. Ailey, she went on to star on Broadway, appeared as a guest artist with ballet companies all over the world, and formed her own company, The Jamison Project. In 1989, Mr. Ailey asked her to return to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and succeed him as Artistic Director. During her leadership (1989-2011), she took the Company to unprecedented heights—including two historic engagements in South Africa and a 50-city global tour that celebrated the Company’s 50th anniversary. In 2005 her idea of a permanent home for the Ailey organization was realized with the opening of The Joan Weill Center for Dance, named after beloved Chairman Emerita Joan Weill. 

Program

View the official program for Judith Jamison, Dancing Spirit: A Celebration of Life. View more details about today’s program here

We also extend a special thank you to the entire Ailey Staff and Our Companies for helping make this dedication to Judith Jamison possible.

Livestream by Nel Shelby Productions.

A woman in a white long sleep shirt elegantly holds her hands above her head

Honor Her Memory

The Jamison Women of Ailey Fund celebrates the life and spirit of Judith Jamison and her dedication to mentoring the next generation of artists and arts leaders. Your contribution allows us to create more opportunities for women in the arts, and honors the memory of our beloved Artistic Director Emerita.

Hero Credit: Photo by Jack Mitchell