Bill Quote by Judith Jamison
“The way Alvin Ailey has transformed modern dance and dance in general is the fact of variety. It's a cornucopia of ways to move. There are choreographers in the company as - as diverse, as different from each other as Donald McKayle and Bill T. Jones, or Jawole Zollar and John Butler, Lar Lubovitch, you know, and Judith Jamison.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Dance Magazine, “Alvin Ailey’s Legacy”, 2015
Alvin Ailey’s modern dance transformation stems from embracing diverse choreographic voices, creating a rich, varied movement vocabulary.
In simple terms: Ailey’s impact comes from variety in choreography.
Key Takeaway
Celebrate and support diverse artistic voices.
Themes
dance
creativity
diversity
legacy
artistic expression
Mood
inspirational
hopeful
reflective
Type
artistic
educational
When to use this quote
- dance rehearsals
- company workshops
- performance programming
- arts education
Key Concepts
collaboration
cultural fusion
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does diversity enhance audience connection?
- What balance between tradition and innovation is needed?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on variety may overlook technical rigor.
