Katherine Dunham: Pioneer of Black DanceThese 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. |
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 |
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