Katherine Dunham Quotes

Biography: Katherine Dunham is known for being a pioneering American dancer, chor... more Biography: Katherine Dunham is known for being a pioneering American dancer, choreographer, and anthropologist. Born on June 22, 1909, she revolutionized the world of modern dance by incorporating African and Caribbean elements into her performances. Dunham's work greatly influenced the cultural understanding of dance and inspired generations of dancers. less

"There is an energy within… pure strength… the energy of the person which is put in different forms, in different shapes… once we discover that energy I think that such a thing as dance becomes such a delight because you’re moving on a stream that is you but it is even over and beyond you""I always believed that if you set out to be successful, then you already were""In knowing how to overcome little things, a centimeter at a time, gradually when bigger things come, you’re prepared""You dance because you have to. Dance is an essential part of life that has always been with me""When you have faith in something, it’s your reason to be alive and to fight for it""We weren’t pushing Black is beautiful. We just showed it""A creative person has to create. It doesn’t really matter what you create""I used to want the words ‘She tried’ on my tombstone. Now I want ‘She did it‘""Go within every day and find the inner strength so that the world will not blow your candle out""I used to want the words “she tried” on my tombstone. Now I want “she did it”"

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