Tag Archives: Judith Jamison

Friday Open Thread | Black Dancers Week: Judith Jamison

Posted on October 23, 2015 by rikyrah

Judith Jamison Biography Ballet Dancer, Choreographer (1943–) Judith Jamison, choreographer and dancer, has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Kennedy Center Honors and the National Medal of Arts. Synopsis Born on May 10, 1943, in Philadelphia, Judith Jamison … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Alvin Ailey Dance Series

Posted on March 22, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Pas de Duke is Alvin Ailey’s spirited modern dance translation of a classical pas de deux, originally created in 1976 as a showcase for Judith Jamison and Mikhail Baryshnikov. She was a reigning star of modern dance; he was one … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread

Posted on January 6, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a modern dance company based in New York, New York. It was founded in 1958 by choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey. It is made up of 30 dancers as well as artistic director … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on January 5, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a modern dance company based in New York, New York. It was founded in 1958 by choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey. It is made up of 30 dancers as well as artistic director … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on January 4, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a modern dance company based in New York, New York. It was founded in 1958 by choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey. It is made up of 30 dancers as well as artistic director … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on January 3, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a modern dance company based in New York, New York. It was founded in 1958 by choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey. It is made up of 30 dancers as well as artistic director … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread

Posted on January 2, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a modern dance company based in New York, New York. It was founded in 1958 by choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey. It is made up of 30 dancers as well as artistic director … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread

Posted on September 10, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

The White House Celebrates Dance

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Michelle Obama is First to Bring Dance Theater to White House

Posted on September 4, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

How does dance touch you and why is this a big thing for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to get the invite to the White House?  I love dancing because it sets our our spirits free!  It’s an expression of the life force, & the … Continue reading →

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