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Judith Jamison is a renowned American ballet dancer, born on May 10, 1943. She was the principal dancer of the New York City Ballet during the 1970s to 1990s, known for her exceptional dance skills and artistic expression.

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Famous Judith Jamison Quotes

“Every dancer lives on the threshold of chucking it.”

Dance Dancer Threshold

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“Maybe its a generational thing, but I never wanted to be the best black dancer in the world. I just wanted to be the best.”

World Wanted Black Being The Best Dancer

Author:Judith Jamison

“Dance is bigger than the physical body. When you extend your arm, it doesn't stop at the end of your fingers, because you're dancing bigger than that; you're dancing spirit.”

Source: Dancing Spirit: An Autobiography

“If you look at a dancer in silence, his or her body will be the music. If you turn the music on, that body will become an extension of what you're hearing.”

Ifs Looks Body Turns Silence Hearing Dancer Extensions

Book:Dancing Spirit: An Autobiography

Source: Dancing Spirit: An Autobiography

“People come to see beauty, and I dance to give it to them.”

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Author:Judith Jamison

“Dancing is being trusted with other people's guts; choreographing is trusting other people with yours. When I choreograph I'm giving a dancer something to do and trusting the dancer to do it and build on it.”

People Giving Dancing Dancer Guts Ballet Trusted Being Trusted

Author:Judith Jamison

“I haven't had a family, but I don't think of that as a sacrifice: my dancers are my family.”

Thinking Sacrifice Havens My Family Dancer

Author:Judith Jamison

About the Author

Born: May 10, 1943
Known for: Dancer
Quotes: 34

Books & Sources

Dancing Spirit: An AutobiographyRelated source material

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