New York, NY
Dunham Intensive with April Berry
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Location
- Ailey Extension
- 405 W 55th Street
- New York, NY
The Dunham technique was created by internationally renowned American dancer and choreographer Katherine Dunham following her anthropological studies in the Caribbean and parts of Africa. Katherine Dunham created a dance form through her dance practice, bringing together Caribbean and African ritual and social dance with American concert dance into what has become a signature codified modern dance technique.
Throughout this intensive, April Berry will lead students through the methodology and dynamic movement vocabulary of the Dunham technique. Students will also explore the unique artistic and personal relationship of two cultural icons, Katherine Dunham and Alvin Ailey.
All movement classes will feature live music with master drum artist Michael Mustafa Ulmer and Desmond Howard.
Pricing
Single Day: $25
Two Day: $40
Students of The Ailey School can visit the Extension Desk or email [email protected] to receive a discounted workshop fee with proof of ID.
About April Berry
April Berry is an internationally acclaimed former dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and certified master teacher of the Dunham technique—Berry was personally certified by Katherine Dunham. April Berry is one of the few artists who had a distinctive and enduring artistic relationship with Alvin Ailey and Katherine Dunham.
April Berry in The Magic of Katherine Dunham by Katherine Dunham Jack Mitchell
Rodney Nugent and April Berry in The Magic of Katherine Dunham by Katherine Dunham Jack Mitchell
Gary DeLoatch, April Berry, and Rodney Nugent in The Magic of Katherine Dunham by Katherine Dunham Jack Mitchell
April Berry in The Magic of Katherine Dunham by Katherine Dunham on the December 1987 New York City Center Poster for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Katherine Dunham and Alvin Ailey Photo Courtesy of the Ailey Archives
Katherine Dunham
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