Savion Glover, Judith Jamison on Race, Dance and 'Shuffle Along'

Dancer and choreographer Savion Glover and Judith Jamison, Artistic Director Emerita of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, talk about upcoming performances and about race, dance and the connection to African American communities. Jamison will be honored on May 16th with the Fred & Adele Astaire Award, which recognizes outstanding achievements in dance, film and on Broadway. Glover choreographed the new Broadway musical "Shuffle Along," which was just nominated for 10 Tony Awards, including one for Best Choreography. He also serves as the artist-in-residence at NJPAC, where the Ailey company will be performing this weekend. 

Events: "Shuffle Along" is now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). For tickets and showtimes, visit their website. 

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will be performing on May 6th - 8th at the NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark). Savion Glover will be the guest speaker on May 6th for the 8 p.m. performance. For more information, visit the NJPAC website. 

Alvin Ailey will also perform at the Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center) for the Ailey Spirit Gala on June 8th at 7 p.m. 

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What have you read or seen over the past year that moved or surprised you?

"Shuffle Along," Awakening (by Robert Battle)

What are you listening to right now?

Prince, Marvin Gaye, Diana Krall

What’s the last great book you read?

The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander

What’s one thing you’re a fan of that people might not expect?

Boxing

What’s your favorite comfort food?

Pistachios, fruit, greens