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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Judith Jamison, dancer who led Alvin Ailey troupe to success over 2 decades, dies at 81 by Jocelyn Noveck / Associated Press

Taking the reins as artistic director upon Ailey’s death at 58, Jamison introduced new works and choreography.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:16AM
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Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Misty Copeland named first black female principal at ABT by Jocelyn Noveck / Associated Press

NEW YORK — Misty Copeland, the Missouri-born dancer who has become a forceful voice for diversity in ballet, and a rare celebrity in that field, was named principal dancer at American Ball…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:29PM