A Legacy of Movement & Culture

Katherine Mary Dunham was an American dancer, choreographer, anthropologist, and social activist. One of the most renowned modern dance artists of the 20th century, she has been called the “matriarch and queen mother of black dance.”

Katherine Dunham (1909–2006) is revered as one of the great pillars of American dance history. Her world-renowned modern dance company exposed audiences to the diversity of dance, and her schools brought dance training and education to a variety of populations sharing her passion and commitment to dance as a medium of cultural communication.

Workshop Schedule

• Dates: March 25 – 29, 2026

• Location: Lundstrum Performing Arts, 1617 North 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

• All classes are $15 or pay what you can

Visit to register: https://lundstrum.org/classes/katherine-dunham-workshop