Judith Jamison: extending the Alvin Ailey dance legacy; late choreographer's protegee continues his work with rejuvenated company.

From: Ebony | Date: December 1, 1990 | Copyright information

WHEN choreographer Alvin Ailey died last year, the dance world wondered what would happen to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. But with Ailey protegee Judith Jamison at the helm, the rejuvenated company is continuing and even expanding Ailey's rich legacy of ethnic-accented modern dance.

It's stimulating to continue Alvin's legacy, which is multicultural and in so many ways stimulates the community," says Jamison, 46, the former Ailey company premiere dancer and ar...

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