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Judith Jamison, choreographer and artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, observes young dancers during a workshop at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) **FILE**

Judith Jamison, a dancer both eloquent and elegant, led Ailey troupe to success over two decades

By Jocelyn Noveck - Associated Press

This image released by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater shows a performance from the second act of &quot;Lazarus,&quot; choreographed by Rennie Harris, in New York. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates its 60th anniversary this season, and it’s marking the moment by looking back at its founder, who grew up in poverty in the rural South and created one of the most visible dance companies in the world. (Paul Kolnik/Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater via AP)

Ailey troupe marks 60 years by looking back at its founder

By JOCELYN NOVECK - Associated Press

Alex Ko, 13, of Iowa City, Iowa, the new "Billy Elliot" on Broadway, meets Judith Jamison, choreographer and artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Michelle Obama hosts first White House dance event

By JOCELYN NOVECK - Associated Press

FILE- This Jan. 17, 2009 file photo shows choreographer Judith Jamison as she attends the BET Honors at the Warner Theatre in Washington. The main attraction at Tuesday's White House dance event will be the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and that's because its celebrated artistic director, Judith Jamison, soon to retire after two decades in the job, is the honoree of the event. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, FILE)

Michelle Obama hosts first White House dance event

By JOCELYN NOVECK - Associated Press