Katherine Dunham News
Date Of Birth:
June 22, 1912
Date Of Death:
May 21, 2006 (93)
Birth Place:
Chicago, IL, USA
Gender:
Female
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Mandy Patinkin and Pasadena POPS to Kick Off Zev Yaroslavsky Signatures Series, 6/9
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2013
To coincide with the 20-year anniversary of the Ford Partnership Program, which nurtures locally based artists and arts organizations, the Los Angeles County Arts Commission presents the inaugural Zev Yaroslavsky Signatures Series. This two-concert program benefiting the Ford Theatre Foundation pairs world-renowned performers with a local artistic treasure, celebrating Los Angeles as a destination for world-class artists, who find here both collaboration with, and inspiration from, celebrated local artists. (more...)
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William Greaves Receives 2012 Paul Robeson Award
by BWW News Desk - Oct 08, 2012
Actors' Equity Association announced today that Emmy-Award winning director/producer and writer William Greaves is the recipient of the 2012 Paul Robeson Award. Created in 1971, the Award recognizes a person who best exemplifies the principles by which Mr. Robeson lived. The award will be presented to Mr. Greaves at the October 12 Eastern Regional Membership Meeting at the Union's headquarters in New York City. (more...)
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Maryam Myika Day Stars in Benefit Performance of KATRINA WHO?! at Zephyr Theatre Tonight, 9/19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2012
Mine Entertainment Group has announced a one-night only benefit performance of the one-act play, "Katrina Who?!" taking place tonight, September 19 (8PM) at The Zephyr Theatre in West Hollywood. Written and directed by Melanie Maria Goodreaux, "Katrina Who?!" honors the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina through the personal stories of five NOLA residents who recount the destruction, devastation, survival and triumph in the aftermath of the deadliest and most destructive hurricane of 2005. (more...)
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Maryam Myika Day Stars in Benefit Performance of KATRINA WHO?! at Zephyr Theatre, 9/19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 09, 2012
Mine Entertainment Group has announced a one-night only benefit performance of the one-act play, "Katrina Who?!" taking place on Wednesday, September 19 (8PM) at The Zephyr Theatre in West Hollywood. Written and directed by Melanie Maria Goodreaux, "Katrina Who?!" honors the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina through the personal stories of five NOLA residents who recount the destruction, devastation, survival and triumph in the aftermath of the deadliest and most destructive hurricane of 2005. (more...)
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Final Week at Lincoln Center Out of Doors Features Tributes to Gil Scott-Heron, Nick Ashford and More thru 8/12
by BWW News Desk - Aug 09, 2012
It may be the final week of Lincoln Center Out of Doors, but the festival isn't winding down when it comes to exciting performances. This week, Lincoln Center celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the landmark Soul at the Center, highlighted by Valerie Simpson's first tribute to her late partner, Nick Ashford, since his passing. The pair that wrote such Motown hits as "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)," and "I'm Every Woman," made their performing debut as a duo at Lincoln Center 40 years ago. The Tribute takes place on Friday, August 10 at Damrosch Park. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Bob Fosse Featured on New Postage Stamp!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2012
On July 28, 2012 - National Dance Day - the U.S. Postal Service® paid tribute to four influential choreographers who changed the art of dance: Isadora Duncan, Jose Limon, Katherine Dunham, and Bob Fosse. Designed to look like posters advertising a performance, the stamp art captures the luminosity and mystery of a live dance performance.
Check out the new Fosse stamp below! (more...)
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Bob Fosse, Katherine Dunham Postage Stamps Released 7/28
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2012
On July 28, 2012 - National Dance Day - the U.S. Postal Service® will pay tribute to four influential choreographers who changed the art of dance: Isadora Duncan, Jose Limon, Katherine Dunham, and Bob Fosse. Designed to look like posters advertising a performance, the stamp art captures the luminosity and mystery of a live dance performance.
The stamp design for Isadora Duncan reflects her interest in classical Greek dance forms and shows the seemingly effortless style that she developed. Radical for its time, her linking of movement and expressiveness garnered her worldwide critical acclaim. (more...)
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Brazilian Dancer Maryam Rasheda Day Ends East Coast Tour
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2012
Mine Entertainment Group proudly announces Maryam Rasheda (Myika) Day's return to the stage with the highly acclaimed dance company Viver Brasil lead by Artistic Director and Co-Founder Linda Yudin. Viver Brasil will present an evening of works encompassing the richness and folklore of Afro-Brazilian culture, movement and music; techniques and forms rooted in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. (more...)
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Brazilian Dancer Maryam Rasheda Day Tours East Coast, 4/12-4/24
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 11, 2012
Mine Entertainment Group proudly announces Maryam Rasheda (Myika) Day's return to the stage with the highly acclaimed dance company Viver Brasil lead by Artistic Director and Co-Founder Linda Yudin. Viver Brasil will present an evening of works encompassing the richness and folklore of Afro-Brazilian culture, movement and music; techniques and forms rooted in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. (more...)
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Maryam Rasheda (Myika) Day to Tour East Coast With VIVER BRASIL, Feb-April
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2012
Maryam Rasheda (Myika) Day will return to the stage with the dance company Viver Brasil, lead by Artistic Director and Co-Founder Linda Yudin. Viver Brasil will present an evening of works encompassing the richness and folklore of Afro-Brazilian culture, movement and music, techniques and forms rooted in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil for ten performances. (more...)
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Brazilian Dancer Maryam Rasheda Day Tours East Coast, 4/12-4/24
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2012
Mine Entertainment Group proudly announces Maryam Rasheda (Myika) Day's return to the stage with the highly acclaimed dance company Viver Brasil lead by Artistic Director and Co-Founder Linda Yudin. Viver Brasil will present an evening of works encompassing the richness and folklore of Afro-Brazilian culture, movement and music; techniques and forms rooted in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. (more...)
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Melba Moore & Lillias White to Feature in WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS Discussion 3/26
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 26, 2012
The Riverside Theatre will host the 3rd annual Women's History Month celebration coined, "An Evening with Women of Excellence in the Arts," on Monday, March 26th at 6pm. Five women will share an intimate discussion about their personal journeys in the industry. The esteemed panel will be moderated by Image Activist and Writer Michaela Angela Davis and will include, Lillias White, Melba Moore, Beverly Bond, Malikha Mallette, and Winsome Sinclair. The theatre is located in the historic Riverside Church at 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights. The event will be followed by a V.I.P reception sponsored by Given Liqueur. Sponsors include City College, Ashley Battle of the WNBA, Carol's Daughter, Iman Cosmetics , Hue-Man Bookstore and Completely Bare. (more...)
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Melba Moore & Lillias White to Feature in WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS Discussion 3/26
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2012
The Riverside Theatre will host the 3rd annual Women's History Month celebration coined, "An Evening with Women of Excellence in the Arts," on Monday, March 26th at 6pm. Five women will share an intimate discussion about their personal journeys in the industry. The esteemed panel will be moderated by Image Activist and Writer Michaela Angela Davis and will include, Lillias White, Melba Moore, Beverly Bond, Malikha Mallette, and Winsome Sinclair. The theatre is located in the historic Riverside Church at 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights. The event will be followed by a V.I.P reception sponsored by Given Liqueur. Sponsors include City College, Ashley Battle of the WNBA, Carol's Daughter, Iman Cosmetics , Hue-Man Bookstore and Completely Bare. (more...)
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Bob Fosse, Katherine Dunham, et al. to Be Featured on 2012 Stamps
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2011
In 2012, the U.S. Postal Service pays tribute to four influential choreographers who changed the art of dance: Isadora Duncan, José Limón, Katherine Dunham, and Bob Fosse. Designed to look like posters advertising a performance, the stamp art captures the luminosity and mystery of a live dance performance. (more...)
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Riverside Theatre Hosts 6th Annual African Diaspora International Summer Film Series
by Movies News Desk - Jul 27, 2011
Eight films - including several U.S. and New York premieres - will screen during the 6th Annual African Diaspora International Summer Film Series presented by the The Riverside Theatre and African Diaspora Film Festival from August 12 to August 21, at the Theatre (91 Claremont Ave., bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights. (more...)
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NORDC/NOBA's Dance Training Program Ends With Students, Local Artists
by BWW News Desk - Jul 05, 2011
The NORDC/NOBA Center for Dance (CFD), a cultural community partnership of the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission and the New Orleans Ballet Association, in collaboration with Friends of NORD, begins its annual Summer Intensive dance program today at Tulane University's McWilliams Hall. (more...)
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