Mayor Presents World-renowned American Dancer and Choreographer Judith Jamison with the 2010 NYC Handel Medallion, the City’s Highest Award for Achievement in the Arts.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg will present Judith Jamison with The NYC Handel Medallion, the highest official honor given by the City of New York, on Monday, November 8th. Established in 1959 by Mayor Robert F. Wagner, recipients are selected for their outstanding contributions to the city’s intellectual and cultural life.
Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Judith Jamison has been named the 2010-2011 Ambassador to the Arts award winner by Guide for the Arts. Jamison is being honored for her 45 years of dedication and contributions to the Arts community.
The First Lady’s September 7th White House Event Celebrates Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director, Judith Jamison.
First Lady Michelle Obama has announced the Administration’s first event celebrating dance‐The White House Dance Series: A Tribute to Judith Jamison – on Tuesday, September 7th.
Judith Jamison today announced that her mantle as Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will pass to Robert Battle, a fast-rising choreographer who has created ballets for the Ailey company and Ailey II since 1999 and has served as an artist-in-residence with The Ailey School.
After performing for audiences in more than 30 U.S. cities over the past six months, Ailey II, the celebrated second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will take the stage at The Joyce Theater as part of the 1.2.3. Festival from April 13‐22.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American “Cultural Ambassador to the World,” returns to the stage of New York City Center from December 2, 2009 – January 3, 2010 with exciting performances that have become a joyous holiday tradition.