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American actress, dancer, director, choreographer, and teacher.

Groundbreaking modern dance choreographer

Katherine Dunham (1909–2006) studied the African-based dances and rituals of the Caribbean area and based many choreographic works on that research.

American performer, teacher, and writer

After making her New York debut with American Ballet Theater in 1964, Judith Jamison joined Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1965.

Dancer, choreographer and anthropologist

Trailblazing dancer and renowned dance instructor.

The founder of the Boston Ballet in 1963

Dancer, choreographer and film, television and theater actor

American dancer, pantomime artist, writer and painter.