Katherine Dunham Pin

Katherine Dunham Pin

Katherine Dunham Pin

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Katherine Dunham (1909–2006) was an anthropologist, ethnologue, choreographer, dancer, creator of the Dunham Technique, author, scholar, activist and humanist. She revolutionized American dance in the 1930s by going to the roots of black dance and rituals transforming them into significant artistic choreography that speaks to all. She was a pioneer in the use of folk and ethnic choreography and one of the founders of the anthropological dance movement. She showed the world that African American heritage is beautiful. She completed groundbreaking work on Caribbean and Brazilian dance anthropology as a new academic discipline. She is credited for bringing these Caribbean and African influences to a European-dominated dance world.

She returned to the United States informed by new methods of movement and expression. Her presentation included photos, films, writings and her own demonstration which was an innovation in itself. She then created the Dunham Technique that transformed the world of dance.

Pin is handmade in Chicago. Two pin back with black rubber clutches.

From Reformed School.
Reformed School by Peter Gaona

Founded in 2013, Reformed School creates wearable art using recycled and repurposed materials - growing a product line that uses fashion as a tool to educate.

Materials: Rubber, soft enamel

Made: Chicago

Size: 1.75" high x 1.25" wide

Item 10084009
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