Judith Jamison

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Definition

Proper noun: * Judith Jamison: An American dancer and choreographer, born in 1944. She is renowned for her long association with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, where she served as a principal dancer, and later as the Artistic Director, following the company's founder.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The performance was a tribute to the legacy of Judith Jamison.
    • Many contemporary dancers cite Judith Jamison as a major inspiration.
    • The biography details the career of Judith Jamison from dancer to artistic director.
Advanced Usage
  • As a symbol of artistic leadership: The name is often used to represent a successful transition from performer to the leader of a major cultural institution.
    • Her appointment was seen as a Judith Jamison-like passing of the torch.
Variants and Related Words
  • Alvin Ailey (Proper noun): The founder of the dance company with which Judith Jamison is most closely associated.
  • Dancer (Noun): A person who dances, especially as a profession.
  • Choreographer (Noun): A person who designs the steps and sequences of a dance.
Synonyms
  • Performer: A person who entertains an audience, such as a dancer.
  • Artistic director: A person responsible for the artistic vision and programming of an institution.
Related Phrases
  • Ailey dancer: A dancer who is or was a member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, a category which includes Judith Jamison.
  • Modern dance icon: A highly influential and celebrated figure in the field of modern dance, a description often applied to Judith Jamison.
Noun
  1. United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1944)

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