Katherine Dunham Pioneer of Black Dance |
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| Author:
| O'Connor, Barbara |
| Series title: | Trailblazers Biographies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-57505-353-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2005 |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $20.95USD $27.93 |
Book Description:
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At the age of four, Katherine was enthralled by,the dancers and actors of the theatre and daily,life of its people. Deciding to focus her life's,work on the origins of African dance, Katherine,began a journey to learn how dances are tied to,the culture of Africa. Through outreach programsdancing on stage and teaching Katherine has used,her passion for African dance to educate and help,hundreds of people, regardless of race or social,status.
At the age of four, Katherine was enthralled by,the dancers and actors of the theatre and daily,life of its people. Deciding to focus her life's,work on the origins of African dance, Katherine,began a journey to learn how dances are tied to,the culture of Africa. Through outreach programsdancing on stage and teaching Katherine has used,her passion for African dance to educate and help,hundreds of people, regardless of race or social,status.