What is Katherine Dunham's full name?

Katherine Mary Dunham

Katherine Dunham nickname(s):

Kaye Dunn

Katherine Dunham date of birth:

June 22, 1910

How old was Katherine Dunham when died?

95

Where was Katherine Dunham born?

Glen Ellyn, IL, USA

When did Katherine Dunham die?

May 21, 2006

Where did Katherine Dunham die?

New York City, NY, USA

Why did Katherine Dunham die?

Natural Causes

How tall is Katherine Dunham?

5' 7" (170 cm)

Katherine Dunham body shape:

Athletic

What color are Katherine Dunham's eyes?

Brown - Light

What color is Katherine Dunham's hair?

Brown - Dark

Is Katherine Dunham gay or straight?

Straight

What religion is Katherine Dunham?

Methodist

What is Katherine Dunham's ethnicity?

Multiracial

What is Katherine Dunham nationality?

American

Where did Katherine Dunham go to university?

BA Social Anthropology, University of Chicago (1936), Northwestern University , Administrator: Founder, Dunham School of Dance and Theater, Manhattan (1945-)

What is Katherine Dunham's occupation?

Dancer, Choreographer, Author, Educator, Songwriter, Activist

Katherine Dunham claim to fame:

Dunham School of Dance

Katherine Dunham friends:

Julie Belafonte, Harry Belafonte, Erich Fromm

Short Biography

Katherine Mary Dunham (also known as Kaye Dunn, June 22, 1909 – May 21, 2006) was an American dancer, choreographer, author, educator, and social activist. Dunham had one of the most successful dance careers in American and European theater of the 20th century, and directed her own dance company for many years. She has been called the "matriarch and queen mother of black dance."