The Great One: Katherine Dunham (1909-2006) Turning Anthropology Into Art.(tribute)(In memoriam)

From: Black Issues Book Review | Date: September 1, 2006| Author: Brown, Karen | Copyright information

At the International Association of Blacks in Dance Conference, in 1997, Katherine Dunham was over 80 years old and using a wheelchair. Yet she held more than 200 aspiring young dancers and professionals spellbound as she graciously shared stories from her prolific career and answered questions during an informal gathering. It was the first time I met her, and she spoke in a soft yet powerful voice as we all sat quietly and as close to her as possible. One energetic young dancer bl...

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