Yes!...Black Ballet History...
is 'So Scintillating!'
We now remember, and say the name...
...Katherine Dunham!.
When people heard that the Mysterious
and Entertaining "Katherine the Great"
was coming to town, they would scramble
over each other to get a seat and there
would always be overflow crowds!
Her status as a Foundational Ballet
Pioneer is indebatable! She is still the
leader in the field of ethnochoreography!
With her own dance company, the
Katherine Dunham Dance Company,
which was one of the most successful
of the 20th century, she earned the
accolade, "The Matriarch of Black
Dance!" As a social activist,
choreographer, and balletist,
she also pursued a
master's degree in anthropology.
The Dunham Technique
she invented is a new method of
movement that came out of her
expertise gained through
choreographing over ninety individual
dances. Katherine has several cultural
monuments the world over celebrating
her absolutely-marvelous contributions!
"I Gladly Kiss Her Ring!"
- Black Ballet History Month wasfounded by Ralph Winge, D.D.S.in 2025 to recognize, celebrate,and honor, with deep pride, thecountless Black Men, Women,and Organizations whotirelessly gave, and are giving, theirtime, talent, and physical treasure toexquisitely create, interpret, and puton historical and memorableProfessional Ballet Productions theWorld over and to teach and mentorupcoming generations of performers!
The Founder of Black Ballet History Month,
Ralph Winge, D.D.S.,
is also a Classical Ballet enthusiast andUSC Dental School Graduate.
If you know a Ballet Practitioner who
should be included here,
please leave a note in the comments
section. Thank you!
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