Judith Jamison, an acclaimed dancer and choreographer who for two decades was artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, died on Saturday in New York at the age of 81.

Judith Jamison, dance star and former artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, died Saturday. She was 81. "We remember and are grateful for her artistry, humanity and ...

Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey Dancer of ‘Power and Radiance,’ Dies at 81 She became an international star as a member of the company and later directed it, guiding it out of debt and boosting ...

Judith Jamison, mesmerizing dancer who led Alvin Ailey, dies at 81 Graceful and expressive, she rose to fame performing the acclaimed solo piece “Cry.” She later succeeded Ailey as head of his ...

Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.

Judith Jamison, celebrated Alvin Ailey dance performer and choreographer, dies at 81 Dancer Judith Jamison died Saturday after a brief illness, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater announced.

Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81 Tall, graceful and expressive, Jamison became one of the company’s most famous performers and a muse ...

Judith Jamison, choreographer and artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, observes young dancers during a workshop at the White House in Washington, Sept. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/J ...

Judith Jamison, a graceful, long-limbed dancer who rose to international stardom in the 1970s, succeeded Alvin Ailey as the leader of his namesake troupe and helped sustain the company as a ...

Judith Jamison, a trailblazing Alvin Ailey dancer and director, has died at 81. TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones shares a heartfelt tribute for the acclaimed artist, reflecting on Jamison’s dignity and ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died. She was 81.