Welcome to KDCAH!

Katherine Dunham is probably best known as a legendary dancer who propelled the awareness of the cultures of the African Diaspora via her choreography. Her famous dance technique reflects a fusion of many cultures.

Miss. Dunham was a true renaissance woman. She was an artist, anthropologist, author, activist, manager, movie star, producer, educator, wife, mother and so much more.

The world needs to know about her wonderful life story and there’s no better learning environment than the Museum and Centers for Arts and Humanities she created.

Please take a global journey through this website and find out more about Miss Dunham’s legacy, Museum, Dance Technique, Dance Seminar, Children’s Workshop, and Membership/Giving Opportunities.

Thank you for visiting our website and we invite you back again and again.

Her legacy continues...

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Your generosity will allow us to continue enriching the lives of people through the arts and cultural activities. In addition, your support will help to ensure that her legacy continues!

Memberships in KDCAH

  • Seniors and Students – $10.00

  • Individual – $25.00

  • Family – $50.00

  • Annual Sponsor – $100.00

  • Patron – $500.00

  • Annual Sustainer – $1,000.00

  • Branch Institution- $1,500.00

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Contact Us

Katherine Dunham Centers for Arts and Humanities
P.O. Box 6 East St. Louis, IL 62202 (618) 874-8560 or (618) 795-5970

Welcome to the Official Katherine Dunham Website

  

From KETC, LIVING ST. LOUIS producer Anne-Marie Berger traces Katherine Dunham's life... Although it was broadcast shortly after Dunham's death in May 2006 at age 96, the profile contains what is believed to have been her last interview, in October 2005.

Katherine Dunham Museum

The Katherine Dunham Museum houses Miss Dunham’s outstanding collection of symbolic and functional art, including more than 250 African and Caribbean art objects from more than 50 countries.

Tapestries, paintings, sculpture, musical instruments and ceremonial costumes from around the world celebrate the human spirit of the Museum.

The museum displays costumes, photographs, programs, letters, awards and mementos from Miss Dunham’s career as a dancer, choreographer, teacher, writer and dance company owner.

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