Judith Jamison's 'Divining' is a pulsating, strikingly modern work built on a variety of dance idioms from throughout Africa. Video by Logical Chaos | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

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

On this day in 1971, Alvin Ailey's 'Cry' premiered. He created the solo on Judith Jamison as a birthday gift for his mother and dedicated it “to all Black women everywhere—especially our mothers.” Mr. Ailey called it a “thank you.” We call it a masterpiece. On May 10 at 3pm @AileyExtension is celebrating Ms. Jamison's birthday and 53 years of 'Cry' with a special workshop led by Nasha Thomas, teaching the iconic choreography online and at the Ailey Studios. Sign up today: http://lite.spr.ly/6003