Katherine Dunham
American dancer and choreographer
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Katherine Mary Dunham was an American dancer, choreographer, anthropologist, and social activist. Dunham had one of the most successful dance careers of the 20th century and directed her own dance company for many years. She has been called the... Wikipedia
Born: June 22, 1909, Glen Ellyn, IL
Died: May 21, 2006 (age 96 years), Manhattan, New York, NY
Education: The University of Chicago (1936), Joliet Central High School, and Joliet Junior College
Awards: Kennedy Center Honors
Parents: Albert Millard Dunham and Fanny June Dunham
Siblings: Albert Dunham
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