Katherine Dunham
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Summary
Katherine Dunham was born on June 24, 1909[1], in Chicago[2]. She died on May 21, 2006[3], in New York City[4]. She worked as an anthropologist[5], choreographer[6], dancer[7], music educator[8], and songwriter[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,960 views/month, #7,064 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Glen Ellyn[11]
- Date of birth: June 22, 1912[12], June 22, 1909[13]
- Date of death: May 23, 2006[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[16], French Canadians[17]
- Occupation: film actor[18], activist[19]
- Field of work: dance[20], social anthropology[21], folklore[22], choreography[23], cultural anthropology[24], anthropology[25]
- Educated at: University of Chicago[26], Joliet Junior College[27], Joliet Central High School[28]
- Notable work: Dunham technique[29]
- Award received: Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame[30], Kennedy Center Honors[31], Candace Award[32], National Medal of Arts[33], honorary degree from Spelman College[34], Capezio Dance Award[35], Paul Robeson Award[36], honorary doctor of the University of Southern California[37], honorary doctor of Harvard University[38]
- Sex or gender: female[39]
- Commons category: Katherine Dunham[40]
- Archives at: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[41], Library of Congress Music Division[42]
- Residence: New York City[43]
- Family name: Dunham[44]
- Given name: Katherine[45]
- Official website: http://kdcah.org[46]
- Work location: Chicago[47], New York City[48]
- Described at URL: https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803095734926[49], https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/grovemusic/view/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.001.0001/omo-9781561592630-e-1002092439[50]
- Student of: Ruth Page[51]
Why It Matters
Katherine Dunham has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] She is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Katherine Dunham born?
Katherine Dunham's place of birth was Chicago[2].
Where did Katherine Dunham die?
Katherine Dunham died in New York City[4].
What did Katherine Dunham do for work?
Katherine Dunham worked as an anthropologist[5], choreographer[6], dancer[7], music educator[8], and songwriter[9].
Where did Katherine Dunham go to school?
Katherine Dunham was educated at University of Chicago[26], Joliet Junior College[27], and Joliet Central High School[28].
What awards did Katherine Dunham receive?
Honors received include Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame[30], Kennedy Center Honors[31], Candace Award[32], and National Medal of Arts[33].