The Institute for Dunham Technique Certification
Photo Credit: Bree Gant
What is Dunham Technique?
Dunham Technique is a vibrant African diasporic dance technique, as relevant today as it was in its genesis in the 1930s. Through its humanistic philosophies and its focus on deep connection with the self and with others, it is a balm for the current worldwide state of divisiveness and egocentrism.
Dunham Technique is a way of life!
Katherine Dunham in the ballet L'Ag'Ya c.1938 | Image Source: Library of Congress
What is IDTC?
The Institute for Dunham Technique Certification is a non-profit organization dedicated to perpetuating the legacy of dancer/choreographer/anthropologist Katherine Dunham (1909-2006).
IDTC maintains a professional standard for the teaching of Dunham Technique, thereby ensuring the teachers have a thorough technical and philosophical understanding of the technique.
IDTC creates a worldwide network of professional Dunham Technique teachers who actively maintain current knowledge and practice of Dunham Technique.
IDTC creates a family of supporters of the Dunham legacy. It is our intention to ensure that Dunham Technique is a foundational technique in the contemporary dance lexicon. IDTC continuously disseminates Dunham Technique, through:
The Dunham Teacher Certification Workshop
The Dunham Technique Intensive, which include our Youth Track and our Educator Track
Our Engagement projects, which includes IDTC presence at major dance festivals and conferences.
Today’s students.
Tomorrow’s leaders.
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Photo Credit: Bree Gant
