Corporate Open DS/UK/8124 Katherine Dunham and Her Company; fl 1940s; African-American modern dance company Katherine Dunham and Her Company fl 1940s African-American modern dance company Katherine Dunham Company

Dance Group Katherine Dunham The Katherine Dunham Company, a troupe of dancers, singers, actors and musicians, was the first African American modern dance company. It descended from Ballet Negre, a student troupe founded by Katherine Dunham, which later became the Negro Dance Troupe. The company had successful runs on Broadway and in other major American cities. Beginning in the 1940s Dunham took her troupe on a series of highly acclaimed world tours. Apprenticing in the Dunham Company helped launch the career of many African American performers of the day. Dunham alumni include Alvin Ailey, Rosalie King, Eartha Kitt and Walter Nicks. Successful reviews included the universally acclaimed Bal Negre (1946). International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbaulcombe 9/26/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 475d545b-4ee6-495b-b249-7a2d0801246e