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Katherine Dunham

‘A grand opportunity’: Business student Jenisha McDonald selected as 2019 Katherine Dunham Fellow

A passion for playwriting motivated McDonald to apply for the Arts and Education Council-sponsored fellowship....

Legendary dancer’s technique to come alive at UMSL

Legendary dancer Katherine Dunham was an innovator in combining individualistic dance movements of Caribbean and African cultures with European-style ballet. Her intense research of primitive rhythms of various cultures explored...

RAC names student Katherine Dunham intern

Katherine Dunham (1909-2006) was a renowned dancer, choreographer, writer, anthropologist and social activist. The Regional Arts Commission has paid tribute to the dance pioneer with the establishment of the Katherine...