Judith Jamison joined Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1965 and quickly became an international star. Over the next 15 years, Mr. Ailey created some of his most enduring roles for her, most notably the tour-de-force solo Cry. During the 1970s and 80s, she appeared as a guest artist with ballet companies all over the world, starred in the hit Broadway musical Sophisticated Ladies, and formed her own company, The Jamison Project. She returned to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1989 when

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is in its 60th anniversary season. Judith Jamison and Robert Battle reflect on the dance company's impact. NBC News' Rehema Ellis has more tonight on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt at 6:30 ET / 5:30 CT on NBC (check your local listings). | NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas