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Judith Jamison is, in every sense, a towering figure. Her commanding physical presence and extraordinary technique have made her not only a superstar of American dance and an innovator in her field, but also an inspiration to African Americans, to women, and to people of all origins around the world. Last November, Doubleday published Dancing Spirit, this remarkable woman's autobiography. Now, with Anchor's paperback publication, an even wider audience can trace the steps of her career: her early years in Philadelphia, where she began studying dance at the age of six, her discovery by Agnes de Mille; years of frustration and struggle in a field that favored petite, fair, White women; her legendary collaboration with Alvin Ailey; her work on Broadway in the musical Sophisticated Ladies ; the formation of her own company, the Jamison Project, and her retum to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as artistic director after its founder's death in 1989. Dancing Spirit contains vivid portraits of many artists Jamison has worked with including Agnes de Mille, Alvin Ailey, Jessye Norman, Geoffrey Holder, Carmen de Lavallade, and Mikhail Baryshnikov, to name only a few. And Jamison talks frankly about the price exacted by a dancer's nomadic liferootlessness, fleeting relationships, the obsession with physical beauty. Illustrated with sixty photographs, Dancing Spirit is a candid and immediate selfportrait of a unique American artist whose work has left an indelible mark on the world of dance.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Dancing Spirit'? A: 'Dancing Spirit' primarily explores Judith Jamison's journey through the world of dance, highlighting her struggles, achievements, and the impact she has had as an African American artist.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Dancing Spirit'? A: The author of 'Dancing Spirit' is Judith Jamison, a renowned figure in American dance and former artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
- Q: When was 'Dancing Spirit' published? A: 'Dancing Spirit' was published on November 1, 1993.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Dancing Spirit' have? A: 'Dancing Spirit' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Dancing Spirit' have? A: 'Dancing Spirit' contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in 'Dancing Spirit'? A: 'Dancing Spirit' includes sixty photographs that illustrate Judith Jamison's life and career in dance.
- Q: What notable collaborations does Judith Jamison discuss in the book? A: In 'Dancing Spirit', Judith Jamison discusses her legendary collaborations with artists such as Alvin Ailey and Agnes de Mille, among others.
- Q: Is 'Dancing Spirit' an autobiography? A: 'Dancing Spirit' is indeed an autobiography, providing a candid self-portrait of Judith Jamison's experiences and insights in the dance world.
- Q: What challenges does Judith Jamison describe in her book? A: Judith Jamison describes challenges such as the struggle for recognition in a predominantly white industry and the personal sacrifices that come with a dancer's lifestyle.
- Q: Is 'Dancing Spirit' suitable for all readers? A: 'Dancing Spirit' is suitable for readers interested in dance, autobiography, and the experiences of African American artists, making it a valuable read for a diverse audience.