Judith Jamison: The Endurance of the Dancing Spirit
From PillowVoices: Dance Through Time by Jacob's Pillow Archives
May 30, 2026 · 49 min · Episode 85
About this episode
This episode features a listening portrait of Judith Jamison, highlighting her contributions to dance and her experiences at Jacob’s Pillow.
A listening portrait of Judith Jamison, drawn from her many years at Jacob’s Pillow. Hosted by Christian Warner, this episode centers on excerpts from a 2012 PillowTalk, capturing Jamison’s voice, wit, and presence alongside reflections of her wide-ranging work as a performer, teacher, and director.
People in this episode
Host: Christian Warner
Guest: Judith Jamison
Topics covered
- dance
- performance
- teaching
- directing
- artistic legacy
- cultural history
Keywords
- Judith Jamison
- dance
- Jacob’s Pillow
- PillowTalk
- performance
- teaching
- director
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Jacob’s Pillow
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