Orange County Register - Allegiance to Alvin Ailey
Artistic director Judith Jamison reflects on her long relationship with the dance company and its late founder.
Artistic director Judith Jamison reflects on her long relationship with the dance company and its late founder.
Judith Jamison remembers standing backstage glowing with joy when President Barack Obama and his family received a standing ovation at a recent Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performance. She wished her mentor was still alive to see it all.
A conversation with Judith Jamison, Arts Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Sylvia Waters and Judith Jamison
It was almost three decades ago that the late, great choreographer Alvin Ailey asked his good friend and former dancer Judith Jamison to take over his young and esteemed company.
The Ailey company's tour leaves South Africa dancing in the aisles.