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Moving America: Katherine Dunham

In her new book, Katherine Dunham: Dance and the African Diaspora, author Joanna Dee Das argues that Dunham was more than a dancer — she was a feminist intellectual and activist who used dance to fight for racial justice. Dunham saw dance as a tool of liberation, as a way for people of African descent to reclaim their history and forge a new future. Through her performances, through the schools she established in St Louis, Chicago, and New York, and through her diverse network of admirers, including George Balanchine, Eartha Kitt, Marlon Brando, and Alvin Ailey, Dunham changed America. Join us for evening that honors the remarkable life and Legacy of Katherine Dunham, with archival performance video, expert discussion with Dee Das, and memories from Dunham protégés and special guests.











When: Thu., Nov. 30, 2017 at 6:30 pm
Where: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
40 Lincoln Center Plaza
212-870-1600
Price: Free
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In her new book, Katherine Dunham: Dance and the African Diaspora, author Joanna Dee Das argues that Dunham was more than a dancer — she was a feminist intellectual and activist who used dance to fight for racial justice. Dunham saw dance as a tool of liberation, as a way for people of African descent to reclaim their history and forge a new future. Through her performances, through the schools she established in St Louis, Chicago, and New York, and through her diverse network of admirers, including George Balanchine, Eartha Kitt, Marlon Brando, and Alvin Ailey, Dunham changed America. Join us for evening that honors the remarkable life and Legacy of Katherine Dunham, with archival performance video, expert discussion with Dee Das, and memories from Dunham protégés and special guests.

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