Judith Jamison Quotes about Dance

Dance is bigger than the physical body. When you extend your arm, it doesn't stop at the end of your fingers, because you're dancing bigger than that; you're dancing spirit.

Dance is bigger than the physical body. When you extend your arm, it doesn't stop at the end of your fingers, because you're dancing bigger than that; you're dancing spirit.

Judith Jamison

Inspirational, Dance, Dancing

Judith Jamison (1993). “Dancing Spirit: An Autobiography”, Doubleday Books

Dance is about never-ending aspiration.

Judith Jamison

Dance, Aspiration, Never Ending

Judith Jamison (1993). “Dancing Spirit: An Autobiography”, Doubleday Books

One you've danced, you always dance.

Judith Jamison

Dance

Essence, December 1988.

I can't really hear the audience applause when I'm on stage. I'm totally immersed in the piece. But sometimes I get a lot of it and wonder, "Now, why did they applaud here?" If it's a white crowd, they usually applaud because they think it's a pretty movement. If it's a black crowd, it's usually because they identify with the message.

Judith Jamison

Dance, Thinking, White

womenSports Magazine, September 1975.