culture
43rd Annual Authentic Katherine Dunham Seminar
location
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Held at the Logan Center for the Arts
915 E. 60th St., Chicago, L 60637
🗓️ Dates & Times
June 15 – 19, 2025
sunday, June 15th arrival date
calsses will begin on monday june 16, 2025 at 9:30am
Daily Schedule: 9:30 AM – 5:000 PM
There will be a spcial workshop Held on Thursday
Scott Joplin’s “Treemonisha” taught by Ruby Streate
🗓️ Official Class Schedule
Monday, June 16 – Thursday, June 19, 2025
🕘 Daily Time: 9:30 AM – 5:000 PM
📍 No class on Sunday, June 15 (Arrival Day)
📍Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth Observance)
SUNDAY, JUNE 15 – Arrival Day
No classes scheduled
Travel & check-in for out-of-town guests
Please be advised the schedule is subject to change:
Monday
9:30-10:30p Sadira Muhammad
10:45a-11:45a Drumming with Montray mumphard
Lunch 12 -1:15p
1:30p-3:00p Teach In History with Ms. ruby Streate
3:30-5:00p-Dunham Technique with Gerri williams
Tuesday
9:30-11am Gerri williams
11:15a-12p Teach-in History Mr. arthur Moore
12-1:15pm Lunch
1:30- 3pm ms. Ruby streate Dunham Technique
3:30-5p Drumming with Montray momphard
Wednesday
9:30-11a Dunham Technique with Soraya corbett (TBD)
11:15a-12p Photo History with Gerri williams
12-1:15p Lunch
1:30p-3p Dunham Films
3:30-5p Sadira Muhammad
Thursday
9:30-11a Gerri williams
11:15a- 12p Ms. ruby Streate
12-1p Lunch
1:15p-3:00p Dunham Technique Soraya corbett (TBD)
Class Details
Class Offerings:
Authentic Dunham Technique
Percussion Classes
Haitian Dance (Instructor: Sadirah)
Cuban Dance Movements (Contact Jenny for style names)
Dance Movement & Legacy Studies
Skill Level:
Beginners & Some Intermediate (No prerequisites required)
Instructors:
Gerri Williams – Dunham Technique
Jeanne Speier – Balinese & Dunham Technique
Arthur Moore – Percussion
Montray Mumphard – Percussion
Age Range:
All ages welcome
💵 Registration & Pricing
Full Week Seminar: $250
Drop-In Classes: $50 per class
Registration Fee: $75 (applied toward full week)
Discounts:
Sibling Discount: Pay for one, siblings attend free
Payment Methods:
Debit, Visa, MasterCard, Cash, Cash App
Payment due at time of registration
📋 Policies & Logistics
No registration deadline
Max 30 students per class
Refunds & class transfers allowed
Waitlist available if full
Required Attire:
Stretch pants, joggers or comfortable dancewear
Note: No shoes required
On-Site Nurse Available
🧾 Emergency Contact & Medical Info
We will collect:
Emergency contact name & phone number
Special accommodations (if any)
📧 Confirmation & Questions
Participants will receive a confirmation email and full schedule after registration.
Contact for questions:
Ruby Streate
📧 Email: info@katherinedunhamcenters.com