Judith Jamison
Artistic Director | Acclaimed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Leader
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Judith Jamison is the legendary Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Under her 21-year leadership, Jamison expanded the company's repertoire and tours, bringing the transformative power of dance to audiences worldwide.
As a performer, she was renowned for her compelling stage presence, earning a Kennedy Center Honor and a National Medal of Arts. Jamison's talks inspire audiences to harness the creative spirit, revealing how dance can foster empathy, community, and social change.
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Revelations from a lifetime of dance
"Dance can elevate our human experience beyond words," says Judith Jamison, artistic director emerita of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. In between performances of excerpts from Alvin Ailey's classic works "Revelations" and "Cry," Jamison reflects on the enduring power of dance to transform history into art that thrills audiences around the world. (Performances by Solomon Dumas, Samantha Figgins and Constance Stamatiou)
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2019 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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