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All posts tagged "Katherine Dunham"
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154Feature ArticlesThe humble legend who graced us: A tribute to Judith Jamison
“Dancing is bigger than the physical body. Think bigger than that….You’re dancing spirit.” – Judith Jamison (May 1943 – November 2024) Devoted...
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313Feature ArticlesCelebrate Black History Month with dance
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions of and pay tribute to the generations of African Americans who...
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4.5KDance Studio OwnerThe importance of groove: Black art as the pillars of American dance
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been told that ballet is the base technique for all other dance forms. I know I...
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2.7KFeature ArticlesBallethnic: 30 years of creating access and opportunity for African-Americans in dance
Discussions of African-American representation — or rather, the lack thereof — in ballet productions and the (in)accessibility to training in the art...
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5.5KFeature ArticlesHistory and future of jazz dance in ‘Transmission’ documentary
What is jazz dance? As dancers, we’ve likely either taken a jazz class or been in the audience of a jazz performance....
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6.8KFeature ArticlesAt 90 years old, Maxine Ross proves that time is the best dance partner
It is the brutal irony of dance that with years of experience comes both wisdom and degeneration of the body. Older dancers...
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6.3KFeature ArticlesMissouri companies celebrate Women’s History Month
Dance St. Louis’ annual production of nationally renowned choreographers collaborating with local professional dance companies to create and perform a collection of...
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11.2KSpotlightCelebrating Lauren Anderson
There is a (thankfully growing) list of African-American females who have pioneered in the dance world, opening up the door for generations...
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78.2KFeature Articles15 Black Dancers who Changed American Dance
For Black History Month, Dance Informa reflects on black dancers who have significantly impacted the art form. In this article, we look...
