Judith Jamison On Leaving Alvin Ailey Company

“For me, this is just part of the natural evolution of this company. Mr. Ailey told us that you must always turn around and look to see who is behind you so you can help them. Meaning, remember that there was someone who looked behind them and grabbed your hand and helped you. So we put our feet on the ground and come to understand who we are as human beings, and then we must turn around and help the next person.”