Judith Jamison was the company's star in the nineteen-seventies and became its artistic director, leading it to financial stability and unparalleled popularity. Jamison transformed the Ailey dancers, enhancing their technique while maintaining a connection to a soulful performance.
In 1999, Jamison commissioned Ronald K. Brown's 'Grace,' a miraculous piece about a mother god that blends West African and modern dance, showcasing a seamless connection to music and spirit, much like Ailey's 'Revelations'.
This season's premieres, including Jamar Roberts's 'Al-Andalus Blues' and Hope Boykin's 'Finding Free,' possess glimpses of talent but struggle under unclear concepts, failing to achieve the level of emotional depth set by earlier works.
While this year's encampment at City Center is marked by the loss of Jamison in November, her legacy continues to inspire the company through both the dancers she shaped and the pieces she developed.
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