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Katherine Dunham

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American dancer, choreographer, songwriter, actress and activist (1909/1912-2006)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1909 to 2006 · aged 96
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Katherine Mary Dunham was an American dancer, choreographer, anthropologist, and social activist. One of the most renowned modern dance artists of the 20th century, she has been called the "matriarch and queen mother of black dance."

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Photos 5

Katherine Dunham in Tropical Review, Martin Beck TheatreKatherine Dunham in Tropical Review, Martin Beck TheatreKatherine Dunham in 1940, by Carl Van VechtenKatherine Dunham in 1940, by Carl Van VechtenTitle card for the American release of the 1943 musical film Stormy Weather.Title card for the American release of the 1943 musical film Stormy Weather.Katherine Dunham 1963Katherine Dunham 1963

Awards 9

1993Paul Robeson Award
1991Capezio Dance Award
1990honorary degree from Spelman College
1989National Medal of Arts
1987Candace Award
1983Kennedy Center Honors
1974Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame
honorary doctor of the University of Southern California
honorary doctor of Harvard University

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Jonas MekasAlso in In the Mirror of Maya Deren (2002)Chao-Li ChiAlso in In the Mirror of Maya Deren (2002)Judith MalinaAlso in In the Mirror of Maya Deren (2002)Alexandr HackenschmiedAlso in In the Mirror of Maya Deren (2002)Ignacy Jan PaderewskiAlso won honorary doctor of the University of Southern CaliforniaKathleen BattleAlso won Candace Award

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 2006 · aged 96
Written about in
25 languages

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