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She climbed every mountain and is at the top

Apr 22nd, 2010 | By Merilyn Jackson | Category: Dance Headlines

By Merilyn Jackson for The Dance Journal Judith Jamison’s life began 66 years ago in West Philadelphia at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.  She wasted no time turning it into a long and storied career as one of America’s most beloved dance artists, discovered by Agnes de Mille, who gave her her first [...]

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Dancer Judith Jamison to be honored by the Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia

May 1st, 2009 | By Dance Journal Staff | Category: Artist Profiles

Judith Jamison, the artistic director of the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and a Philadelphia native, will receive the newly named Anne d’Harnoncourt Award for Artistic Excellence at the Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia’s 26th Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 15. Members of Ailey II will perform during the event to [...]

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