“I used to want the words ‘She tried’ on my tombstone. Now I want ‘She did it.” -Katherine Dunham A movement pioneer, Katherine Dunham brought forth the use of ethnic choreography in a European dominated dance world. As a young girl born and raised in Chicago, Katherine spent her time singing in church and earned her…
“What we are fighting for, especially my generation, is that dance is in and of itself a beautiful thing.” -Lucinda Childs As a child, Lucinda set out to be an actress and dancer. She trained under many great dancers, including Hanya Holm, Merce Cunningham, and Yvonne Rainer. She joined the Judson Dance Theatre in 1963, where she…
Dance Legends Recaptured 