There are no words that truly capture the legendary Judith Jamison. Today, on what would have been her 82nd birthday, we celebrate and honor the extraordinary life and legacy of a woman who took Alvin Ailey's dream and transformed it into the cultural institution that we call AILEY. While Ms. Jamison's presence is deeply missed, her spirit continues to move through every dance, every performance, and every soul she's touched. In order of appearance: Ailey Extension Director Lisa Johnson-Willigha

We're honoring the life and legacy of Judith Jamison this #BlackHistoryMonth with a special performance of "Cry" by Constance Stamatiou of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater! The company is on a coast-to-coast tour right now celebrating Jamison, who served as Ailey’s muse and artistic director emerita. Learn more here: https://ailey.org/tour | The View

Maddie performs her iconic solo "Cry" #dancemoms | Dance Moms