Donald McKayle

American dancer (1930–2018)
Person human Q5294846
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Donald McKayle

Summary

Donald McKayle is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on July 6, 1930[3]. He passed away in Orange County[4]. He died on April 6, 2018[5]. He worked as a choreographer[6], dancer[7], theatrical director[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Donald McKayle was born in New York City[2].
  • Donald McKayle passed away in Orange County[4].
  • Donald McKayle was born on July 6, 1930[3].
  • Donald McKayle died on April 6, 2018[5].
  • Donald McKayle held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Donald McKayle worked as a choreographer[6].
  • Donald McKayle worked as a dancer[7].
  • Donald McKayle worked as a theatrical director[8].
  • Donald McKayle's professions included writer[9].
  • Among Donald McKayle's employers was University of California, Irvine[12].
  • Donald McKayle was educated at DeWitt Clinton High School[13].
  • Donald McKayle received the Martha Hill Lifetime Achievement Award[14].
  • Donald McKayle received the Capezio Dance Award[15].
  • Donald McKayle is recorded as male[16].
  • Donald McKayle's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Donald McKayle's family name is recorded as McKayle[18].
  • Donald McKayle's given name is recorded as Donald[19].
  • Donald McKayle's described by source is recorded as Donald McKayle, 87, Broadway and Modern Dance Choreographer, Dies[20].
  • Donald McKayle's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[21].
  • Donald McKayle's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Donald McKayle's start of work period is recorded as 1948[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Donald McKayle's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on July 6, 1930[3].

Education

Donald McKayle was educated at DeWitt Clinton High School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include choreographer[6], dancer[7], theatrical director[8], and writer[9]. Among Donald McKayle's employers was University of California, Irvine[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Martha Hill Lifetime Achievement Award[14], an award[24] and Capezio Dance Award[15], an award[25], founded in 1952[26].

Death and Burial

Donald McKayle died on April 6, 2018[5]. He passed away in Orange County[4].

Why It Matters

Donald McKayle ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Donald McKayle born?

Donald McKayle was born in New York City[2].

Where did Donald McKayle die?

Donald McKayle died in Orange County[4].

What did Donald McKayle do for work?

Donald McKayle worked as choreographer[6], dancer[7], theatrical director[8], and writer[9].

Where did Donald McKayle go to school?

Donald McKayle was educated at DeWitt Clinton High School[13].

What awards did Donald McKayle receive?

Honors received include Martha Hill Lifetime Achievement Award[14] and Capezio Dance Award[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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