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Audition Quote by Judith Jamison

“I went to an audition for a Harry Belafonte Roaring Twenties special for choreographer Donald McKayle, but I failed.” quote by Judith Jamison
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“I went to an audition for a Harry Belafonte Roaring Twenties special for choreographer Donald McKayle, but I failed.”

Judith Jamison

About This Quote

Source Interview: Oral History with Judith Jamison, 2015

A personal anecdote about a failed audition for a dance special, highlighting disappointment and resilience.

In simple terms: Failed audition, feeling of loss.

Key Takeaway

Accept setbacks, keep pursuing art.

Themes

resilience artistic ambition failure learning perseverance

Mood

reflective determined

Type

personal narrative inspirational

When to use this quote

  • audition
  • career setback
  • recovery
  • reflection

Key Concepts

career development dance performance personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What did you learn from this experience?
  • How can you turn disappointment into growth?
A Different Perspective

Failure can sting but also motivate future attempts.

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