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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

“I felt the naivete of a child in my dancing. I cherished that feeling. I had what I call a knowledgeable naivete, and it worked for me.”

Children Feelings Felt Dancing Knowledgeable Naivete

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

“Dancing is a gift. You are supposed to do it; it's like breathing.”

Dancing Breathing

Book:Dancing Spirit: An Autobiography

Source: Dancing Spirit: An Autobiography

“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

About the Author

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

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Dancing Spirit: An AutobiographyRelated source material

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