White House Dance Party

Linda Celeste Sims of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre performs an excerpt from "Cry" during a tribute to renowned dancer, Judith Jamison, choreographer and artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. The event was hosted by first lady Michelle Obama.

Linda Celeste Sims of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre performs an excerpt from "Cry" during a tribute to Judith Jamison at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010.

First lady Michelle Obama hosts a tribute to Judith Jamison at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010.

Malia Obama, left, and Sasha Obama attend the first White House Dance Series in the East Room of the White House Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, in Washington.

First Lady Michelle Obama hosts a tribute to Judith Jamison at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010.

The East Room of the White House is transformed into a dance studio during a workshop for aspiring young dancers from across the country, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, in Washington.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Judith Jamison, center, walks through a group of young dancers from across the country as they warm up for a workshop at the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, in Washington.

Judith Jamison, choreographer and artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, talks with Damian Woetzel, former principal dancer at the New York City Ballet and member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, as they observe young dancers during a workshop at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010.