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This 15-word word search honors Judith Jamison and Alvin Ailey for Grades 6–8 students. Hidden words include legacy, choreographer, pioneer, and Cry (Jamison's signature solo), spotlighting their contributions to modern dance and African American artistic leadership. The star-shaped grid works as a dance-history warm-up, a Black History Month activity, or a performing-arts unit supplement.

Subject:
Art
Topic:
Performing Arts
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated October 2025

Word List

  • JUDITHJAMISON
  • LEGACY
  • DANCER
  • CHOREOGRAPHER
  • VISIONARY
  • LEADER
  • ALVINAILEY
  • DIRECTOR
  • PIONEER
  • ANOINTED
  • TOWERING
  • ICONIC
  • CRY
  • STRONG
  • BRAIDS

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Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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