Board of Directors
Sharon Allen
Sherrill Berryman-Johnson, Ph.D.
Norene Chambers
Kawali M. Fatakie, Ph.D.
Tarin Hampton, Ed.D.
Janet Hollier
Iantha Tucker, Ed.D.
KATHERINE DUNHAM
June 22, 1909 - May 21, 2006
"When you have faith in something, it's your reason to be alive and to fight for it."
-- Katherine Dunham
About Us
Katherine Dunham's first known visit to Atlanta was in 1972 while performing "Treemonisha" with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Through the years, she returned on many occasions and embraced different generations of Atlantans. Her final appearance was in 1996 on the occasion of the NBAF during the same period of the Centennial Olympic Games. Many were present to enjoy her gracious presence, and she left so many dear memories in place in the South.
Inspired by her formulative training in Dunham Technique, Carol Lloyd forged a bond with Katherine Dunham and was subsequently granted the rights to the establishment of the Dunham Institute-Atlanta (DI-A). Since the passing of Ms. Dunham, DI-A recognizes the need to "preserve the legacy" with the provision of an online repository. This online repository will serve to disseminate information regarding the Dunham legacy, and to bring people together from all corners of the world to celebrate the journey in dance through current events. This site will serve to retain the integrity and authenticity of the legacy while documenting the progression of life's movement as we continue to write the story through our individual and collective experiences. Please, feel free to submit your Dunham events via our "Contact Us" page so that we can announce the activities that are occurring in your community.
-merci beaucoup!
Founded in 1989
History
Founded in 1989, the Dunham Institute-Atlanta has worked in collaboratioin with other organizations to provide residency opportunities for many renowned African and African American dance pioneers including Dr. Pearl Primus, Ms. Carmencita Romero, Rod Rodgers, Joe Nash, Jimmy Payne, Tommy Sutton, Tommy Gomez, Doris Bennett-Glasper, Baba Chuck Davis, C. Scoby Stroman, Souleymane Koly, Les Ballets Africains de la Republique de Guinea, and Marie Brooks to name a few.
In addition, DI-A presented a Summer Arts Camp for Kids (SACK) training program in Decatur, an innovative educational program through the Young Audiences format throughout the Metropolitan area, and a comprehensive after school program in DeKalb County, Georgia.
Its primary aim is to educate, inform and preserve the legacy in collaboration with various community-based organizations, individuals and institutions.
International Board of Advisors
Baba Chuck Davis
Ira C. Lanier
Peter Ngcobo & Isabelle Doll Ngcobo
Ann Williams
James R. Willis
Reception & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Dunham Institute-Atlanta, 168 Trinity Avenue | Atlanta, GA
Wednesday, April 11, 1990
L-R. Veronica Njoku, ____, Carol Lloyd, Jeanelle Stovall, Ann Alperin, Michael Hightower & Sharon Allen
Katherine Dunham in the ATL
1996
Dunham Institute-Atlanta, Inc. | P.O. Box 361780 | Decatur, GA 30036-1780
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