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Legendary dancer’s technique to come alive at UMSL

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 the foundation of movement, its form and function. Dance instructor Theo Jamison will bring her dance method to the University of Missouri–St. Louis with the Katherine Dunham Dance course.

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 the foundation of movement, its form and function. Dance instructor Theo Jamison will bring her dance method to the University of Missouri–St. Louis with the Katherine Dunham Dance course.

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 the foundation of movement, its form and function. Dance instructor Theo Jamison will bring her dance method to the University of Missouri–St. Louis with the Katherine Dunham Dance course.

Eye on UMSL: Stomp the Yard

Students experienced the energy and rich traditions of UMSL’s historically Black Greek-letter organizations as they showcased their stepping skills at the annual event.

Eye on UMSL: I’m flying
Eye on UMSL: I’m flying

UMSL students Ally Wolf (left) and Belicia Beck rehearse a part of the “Scary Dance” while Rob Scoggins (right), assistant professor of dance, and Glen Anderson, assistant professor of design and technology, look on. The dance, which was choreographed by Scoggins,...

Eye on UMSL: I’m flying

UMSL students Ally Wolf (left) and Belicia Beck rehearse a part of the “Scary Dance” while Rob Scoggins (right), assistant professor of dance, and Glen Anderson, assistant professor of design and technology, look on. The dance, which was choreographed by Scoggins,...

Eye on UMSL: I’m flying

UMSL students Ally Wolf (left) and Belicia Beck rehearse a part of the “Scary Dance” while Rob Scoggins (right), assistant professor of dance, and Glen Anderson, assistant professor of design and technology, look on. The dance, which was choreographed by Scoggins,...

UMSL sets 2011-12 theater, dance season

The Department of Theatre, Dance and Media Studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has planned a multifaceted program for its 2011-12 season. UMSL students and faculty and will showcase their dynamic talents in three mainstage plays and two dance concerts at...

UMSL sets 2011-12 theater, dance season

The Department of Theatre, Dance and Media Studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has planned a multifaceted program for its 2011-12 season. UMSL students and faculty and will showcase their dynamic talents in three mainstage plays and two dance concerts at...

UMSL sets 2011-12 theater, dance season

The Department of Theatre, Dance and Media Studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has planned a multifaceted program for its 2011-12 season. UMSL students and faculty and will showcase their dynamic talents in three mainstage plays and two dance concerts at...

UMSL dance students plus MADCO equals ‘Sum of Motion’

Students from the Department of Theater, Dance and Media Studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will share the stage with Modern American Dance Company, the resident dance company at UMSL, for the concert "Sum of Motion." The concert will begin at 8 p.m. Nov....

UMSL dance students plus MADCO equals ‘Sum of Motion’

Students from the Department of Theater, Dance and Media Studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will share the stage with Modern American Dance Company, the resident dance company at UMSL, for the concert "Sum of Motion." The concert will begin at 8 p.m. Nov....

UMSL dance students plus MADCO equals ‘Sum of Motion’

Students from the Department of Theater, Dance and Media Studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will share the stage with Modern American Dance Company, the resident dance company at UMSL, for the concert "Sum of Motion." The concert will begin at 8 p.m. Nov....

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