{"id":59112,"date":"2024-11-12T08:59:49","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T08:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/?p=59112"},"modified":"2026-04-16T07:21:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T07:21:54","slug":"judith-jamison-10-mai-1943-09-november-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/en\/judith-jamison-10-mai-1943-09-november-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Judith Jamison: 10. Mai 1943 &#8211; 09. November 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6><strong>Zum Tod der Tanzlegende und k\u00fcnstlerischen Leiterin des Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Judith Jamison, eine Ikone des modernen Tanzes, verstarb am 9. November 2024 im Alter von 81 Jahren in New York City. Geboren am 10. Mai 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, hinterl\u00e4sst sie ein beeindruckendes Erbe als T\u00e4nzerin, Choreografin und Artistic Director Emeritus des Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-59114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alvin-Ailey-and-Judith-Jamison.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.-\u00a9-Alvin-Ailey-Dance-Foundation-Inc.-and-Smithsonian-Institution-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alvin-Ailey-and-Judith-Jamison.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.-\u00a9-Alvin-Ailey-Dance-Foundation-Inc.-and-Smithsonian-Institution-scaled.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alvin-Ailey-and-Judith-Jamison.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.-\u00a9-Alvin-Ailey-Dance-Foundation-Inc.-and-Smithsonian-Institution-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alvin-Ailey-and-Judith-Jamison.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.-\u00a9-Alvin-Ailey-Dance-Foundation-Inc.-and-Smithsonian-Institution-799x1024.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alvin-Ailey-and-Judith-Jamison.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.-\u00a9-Alvin-Ailey-Dance-Foundation-Inc.-and-Smithsonian-Institution-768x984.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alvin-Ailey-and-Judith-Jamison.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.-\u00a9-Alvin-Ailey-Dance-Foundation-Inc.-and-Smithsonian-Institution-1199x1536.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alvin-Ailey-and-Judith-Jamison.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.-\u00a9-Alvin-Ailey-Dance-Foundation-Inc.-and-Smithsonian-Institution-1599x2048.jpg 1599w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alvin-Ailey-and-Judith-Jamison.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.-\u00a9-Alvin-Ailey-Dance-Foundation-Inc.-and-Smithsonian-Institution-300x384.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alvin-Ailey-and-Judith-Jamison.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.-\u00a9-Alvin-Ailey-Dance-Foundation-Inc.-and-Smithsonian-Institution-600x769.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Alvin Ailey and Judith Jamison. Photo by Jack Mitchell. (\u00a9) Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation,<br \/>\nInc. and Smithsonian Institution<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-59115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Jamison-50th-anniversary-image.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Jamison-50th-anniversary-image.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.jpg 614w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Jamison-50th-anniversary-image.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Jamison-50th-anniversary-image.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell-300x338.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Jamison-50th-anniversary-image.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell-600x676.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Jamison 50th anniversary image \u00a9 Jack Mitchell<\/p>\n<p>Schon in jungen Jahren zeigte sich Jamisons au\u00dfergew\u00f6hnliches Talent. Sie begann ihre Tanzausbildung im Alter von sechs Jahren an der Judimar School of Dance, wo sie unter der Anleitung von Marion Cuyjet klassische Ballett- und moderne Tanztechniken erlernte. Ihre Karriere nahm Fahrt auf, als sie 1965 dem Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater beitrat. Dort \u00fcberzeugte sie mit ihrer kraftvollen Pr\u00e4senz und technischen Brillanz, die sie zu einer der f\u00fchrenden T\u00e4nzerinnen dieser Kompanie machten. Ein H\u00f6hepunkt ihrer Karriere war das Solo \u201cCry\u201d, das Alvin Ailey 1971 speziell f\u00fcr sie choreografierte. Diese Darbietung, die den Schmerz und die St\u00e4rke schwarzer Frauen thematisiert, wurde zu einem ihrer Markenzeichen und brachte ihr weltweite Anerkennung ein.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-59116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Honoree-and-ADE-Judith-Jamison-with-AAADT-at-Aileys-2023-Opening-Night-Gala.-Photo-by-Pete-Monsanto_DSC08893-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Honoree-and-ADE-Judith-Jamison-with-AAADT-at-Aileys-2023-Opening-Night-Gala.-Photo-by-Pete-Monsanto_DSC08893-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Honoree-and-ADE-Judith-Jamison-with-AAADT-at-Aileys-2023-Opening-Night-Gala.-Photo-by-Pete-Monsanto_DSC08893-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Honoree-and-ADE-Judith-Jamison-with-AAADT-at-Aileys-2023-Opening-Night-Gala.-Photo-by-Pete-Monsanto_DSC08893-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Honoree-and-ADE-Judith-Jamison-with-AAADT-at-Aileys-2023-Opening-Night-Gala.-Photo-by-Pete-Monsanto_DSC08893-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Honoree-and-ADE-Judith-Jamison-with-AAADT-at-Aileys-2023-Opening-Night-Gala.-Photo-by-Pete-Monsanto_DSC08893-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Honoree-and-ADE-Judith-Jamison-with-AAADT-at-Aileys-2023-Opening-Night-Gala.-Photo-by-Pete-Monsanto_DSC08893-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Honoree-and-ADE-Judith-Jamison-with-AAADT-at-Aileys-2023-Opening-Night-Gala.-Photo-by-Pete-Monsanto_DSC08893-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Honoree and Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison delivers Opening Remarks at Ailey&#8217;s 2023 Opening Night Gala \u00a9 Christopher Duggan<\/p>\n<p>1989 \u00fcbernahm Jamison die k\u00fcnstlerische Leitung des Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater und f\u00fchrte die Kompanie in eine neue \u00c4ra. W\u00e4hrend dieser Jahren hat sie die n\u00e4chste Generation von T\u00e4nzern und bedeutenden Choreografen gef\u00f6rdert und unterst\u00fctzt, so etwa Robert Battle, der sp\u00e4ter ihr Nachfolger wurde und f\u00fcr seine dynamischen Choreografien bekannt ist, ebenso Rennie Harris, einen Pionier des Hip-Hop-Tanzes, Ronald K. Brown, dessen Werke moderne Tanztechniken mit traditionellen afrikanischen Tanzstilen kombinieren, und Camille A. Brown mit ihren Choreografien um afroamerikanische Kultur und Geschichte. Jamisons Vision und Engagement trugen ma\u00dfgeblich dazu bei, dass die Kompanie ihren Status als eine der f\u00fchrenden Tanzinstitutionen der Welt festigte.<\/p>\n<p>Neben ihrer Arbeit als k\u00fcnstlerische Leiterin war Jamison auch eine leidenschaftliche Lehrerin und Mentorin. Sie setzte sich unerm\u00fcdlich f\u00fcr die F\u00f6rderung des Tanzes als Kunstform ein und inspirierte unz\u00e4hlige junge T\u00e4nzer durch ihre Workshops und Meisterklassen. Die 1983 ver\u00f6ffentlichte Autobiografie \u201cDancing Spirit\u201d bietet einen tiefen Einblick in ihr Leben und ihre Philosophie.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-59117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Judith-Jamison-in-Alvin-Aileys-Cry.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.-Alvin-Ailey-Dance-Foundation-Inc.-and-Smithsonian-Institution-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1996\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Judith-Jamison-in-Alvin-Aileys-Cry.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.-Alvin-Ailey-Dance-Foundation-Inc.-and-Smithsonian-Institution-scaled.jpg 1996w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Judith-Jamison-in-Alvin-Aileys-Cry.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.-Alvin-Ailey-Dance-Foundation-Inc.-and-Smithsonian-Institution-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Judith-Jamison-in-Alvin-Aileys-Cry.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.-Alvin-Ailey-Dance-Foundation-Inc.-and-Smithsonian-Institution-799x1024.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Judith-Jamison-in-Alvin-Aileys-Cry.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.-Alvin-Ailey-Dance-Foundation-Inc.-and-Smithsonian-Institution-768x985.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Judith-Jamison-in-Alvin-Aileys-Cry.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.-Alvin-Ailey-Dance-Foundation-Inc.-and-Smithsonian-Institution-1198x1536.jpg 1198w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Judith-Jamison-in-Alvin-Aileys-Cry.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.-Alvin-Ailey-Dance-Foundation-Inc.-and-Smithsonian-Institution-1597x2048.jpg 1597w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Judith-Jamison-in-Alvin-Aileys-Cry.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.-Alvin-Ailey-Dance-Foundation-Inc.-and-Smithsonian-Institution-300x385.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Judith-Jamison-in-Alvin-Aileys-Cry.-Photo-by-Jack-Mitchell.-Alvin-Ailey-Dance-Foundation-Inc.-and-Smithsonian-Institution-600x769.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1996px) 100vw, 1996px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Judith Jamison in Alvin Ailey&#8217;s Cry. Photo by Jack Mitchell.\u00a0\u00a0(\u00a9)\u00a0Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Inc. and Smithsonian Institutionv<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-59118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/158242_JudithJamison_Photo_by_Andrew_Eccles_2010-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2103\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/158242_JudithJamison_Photo_by_Andrew_Eccles_2010-scaled.jpg 2103w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/158242_JudithJamison_Photo_by_Andrew_Eccles_2010-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/158242_JudithJamison_Photo_by_Andrew_Eccles_2010-841x1024.jpg 841w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/158242_JudithJamison_Photo_by_Andrew_Eccles_2010-768x935.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/158242_JudithJamison_Photo_by_Andrew_Eccles_2010-1262x1536.jpg 1262w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/158242_JudithJamison_Photo_by_Andrew_Eccles_2010-1682x2048.jpg 1682w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/158242_JudithJamison_Photo_by_Andrew_Eccles_2010-300x365.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/158242_JudithJamison_Photo_by_Andrew_Eccles_2010-600x731.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2103px) 100vw, 2103px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Judith Jamison \u00a9 Andrew Eccles<\/p>\n<p>Judith Jamison hinterl\u00e4sst ein unverg\u00e4ngliches Verm\u00e4chtnis. Ihre Beitr\u00e4ge zum Tanz und ihre F\u00e4higkeit, durch Bewegung Geschichten zu erz\u00e4hlen, haben die Tanzwelt nachhaltig gepr\u00e4gt. Sie wird als eine der gr\u00f6\u00dften T\u00e4nzerinnen und Choreografinnen unserer Zeit in Erinnerung bleiben, deren Einfluss weit \u00fcber die B\u00fchne hinausreicht.<\/p>\n<p>Mihaela VIERU<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><strong>On the Passing of Dance Legend and Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><strong>Judith Jamison<\/strong>,\u00a0 an icon of modern dance, passed away on 9 November 2024 at the age of 81 in New York City. Born on 10 May 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she leaves behind an impressive legacy as a dancer, choreographer, and Artistic Director Emeritus of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.<\/p>\n<p>From a young age, Jamison&#8217;s extraordinary talent was evident. She began her dance training at the age of six at the Judimar School of Dance, where she learned classical ballet and modern dance techniques under the guidance of Marion Cuyjet. Her career took off when she joined the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1965. There, she captivated audiences with her powerful presence and technical brilliance, making her one of the leading dancers of the company. A highlight of her career was the solo &#8220;Cry,&#8221; choreographed by Alvin Ailey in 1971 specifically for her. This performance, which addresses the pain and strength of Black women, became one of her trademarks and brought her worldwide recognition.<\/p>\n<p>In 1989, Jamison took over as the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, leading the company into a new era. During these years, she nurtured and supported the next generation of dancers and significant choreographers, such as Robert Battle, who later succeeded her and is known for his dynamic choreographies, Rennie Harris, a pioneer of hip-hop dance, Ronald K. Brown, whose works combine modern dance techniques with traditional African dance styles, and Camille A. Brown, with her choreographies focusing on African American culture and history. Jamison&#8217;s vision and dedication significantly contributed to the company&#8217;s status as one of the world&#8217;s leading dance institutions.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to her work as an artistic director, Jamison was also a passionate teacher and mentor. She tirelessly advocated for the promotion of dance as an art form and inspired countless young dancers through her workshops and masterclasses. Her autobiography &#8220;Dancing Spirit,&#8221; published in 1983, offers deep insights into her life and philosophy.<\/p>\n<p>Judith Jamison leaves behind an enduring legacy. Her contributions to dance and her ability to tell stories through movement have left a lasting impact on the dance world. She will be remembered as one of the greatest dancers and choreographers of our time, whose influence extends far beyond the stage.<\/p>\n<p>Mihaela VIERU<\/p>\n<div><em>Die Fotos wurden mit freundlicher Genehmigung des Alvin Ailey American Dance Theaters ver\u00f6ffentlicht. <\/em><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zum Tod der Tanzlegende und k\u00fcnstlerischen Leiterin des Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Judith Jamison, eine Ikone des modernen Tanzes, verstarb am 9. November 2024 im Alter von 81 Jahren in New York City. Geboren am 10. Mai 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, hinterl\u00e4sst sie ein beeindruckendes Erbe als T\u00e4nzerin, Choreografin und Artistic Director Emeritus des [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":59113,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[135,67],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-59112","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-exklusiv","category-newsroom"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59112","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59112"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59112\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68278,"href":"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59112\/revisions\/68278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59112"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.danceforyou-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}