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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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“I want people to have their own visions for the dance. Some generations will sit back and relate to the music. And the young people ...they'll have the dance right in front of them.”

People Want Young Vision Generations Fronts Relate

Author:Judith Jamison

“The first time I started choreographing was in the dark, in my living room, with the lights completely out, to some popular music on the radio. I put the radio on full blast and I started moving. I didn't know what it looked like. I didn't want to see it... I had to start in the dark.”

Knows Want Firsts Light Moving Dark Rooms First Time Radio Blast Living Room Popular Music

Book:Dancing Spirit: An Autobiography

Source: Dancing Spirit: An Autobiography

“I want to know who you are as a person, and then I want you to develop as a whole human being.”

Knows Want Humans Persons Whole Human Beings Who You Are I Want You

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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