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When I first started at the University of Michigan, I didn’t know what to expect. Madame Penny Godboldo’s class on Dunham technique gave me a sense of groundedness and home. Before class would start, Madame Penny would look her students in the eyes to see where their energy was, then direct the class in a […]
In this video tutorial, Marcea Daiter, who teaches Dunham technique at Ailey Extension, teaches a series of Pilates-inspired exercises to help students develop strength when being introduced to new weight shifts or dance styles. To read the full-length article on using weight shifts effectively, click here.
Joan Peters, chairperson for Dunham Technique at The Ailey School for 44 years, died of congestive heart failure at the Mount Sinai Morningside hospital in New York City on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Peters, a dancer, teacher and choreographer, was one of three people recognized by Katherine Dunham and The Dunham Institute as a Dunham […]