Katherine Dunham

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/katherine-dunham

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Katherine Dunham born?June 22, 1909
2. Where was Katherine Dunham born?Chicago, Illinois, USA
3. What is the career?Dancer, choreographer, anthropologist, social activist, educator
4. Who was Katherine Dunham?Katherine Dunham was a dancer, choreographer, and scholar who brought dances from around the world to the stage.
5. What is the Dunham Technique?The Dunham Technique mixes African, Caribbean, and Western dance styles. It focuses on body movement, isolation, and rhythm, and teaches dancers the cultural meaning behind each move.

Ethnochoreology: The academic study of dance within its cultural and social contexts, examining its role in society.
African Diaspora: The global dispersion of African peoples and their cultures, particularly through historical migrations and forced displacement.
Anthropology: The scientific study of humanity, including human behavior, societies, cultures, and their development.
Choreography: The art of designing and arranging dance movements, often for theatrical performances.