Katherine Dunham: Pioneer of Black Dance

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Twenty-First Century Books, Jan 1, 2000 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 104 pages
These insightful biographies highlight men and women who have struggled to overcome adversity to accomplish their goals. Along the way, these inspiring people have blazed a trail through history.

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Contents

Hard Times Good Times
7
A NotSoHappy Home
15
The Great Wide World
25
Caribbean Adventure
37
From Haiti to Harlem
49
Dancer Director Choreographer Mother Hen
57
Return to Paradise
67
Finding a New Path
75
The Streets of East St Louis
85
About the Katherine Dunham Centers for the Arts and Humanities
98
Bibliography
101
Index
102
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