Dance Masterclasses: Indigenous American Dance & The Life and Work of Katherine Dunham
Explore the power of dance, culture and history through two special masterclasses at Muskegon Community College.
The MCC Dance Program and Center for Experiential Learning invite students and community members to participate in two unique Dance Masterclasses this fall. No previous dance experience is required, making these sessions an opportunity for anyone interested in movement, culture and the art of dance.
Indigenous American Dance
With Bimose-giizhigang-gaabawi-ikwe (Erica Dollaway)
Explore Indigenous American dance and gain a deeper appreciation for the cultural traditions, stories and meaning connected to movement.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
2:20–3:45 p.m.
MCC Dance Studio, Room 2021
The Life and Work of Katherine Dunham
With Sukie Keita
Learn about the life and legacy of Katherine Dunham, a groundbreaking dancer, choreographer, anthropologist and educator whose work transformed American dance and expanded the role of cultural traditions in movement.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
2:20–3:45 p.m.
MCC Dance Studio, Room 2021
For both masterclasses, participants should wear comfortable clothing and clean socks or be prepared to dance barefoot. Enter through Overbrook Theater, Door 13.
No previous dance experience is required.
Spots are limited. Register today:
https://forms.gle/WjdMv8Kd5dKiYazu9
Presented by: MCC Dance Program and Center for Experiential Learning
Questions:
Les Rorick — les.rorick@muskegoncc.edu
Jovita Weibel — jovita.weibel@muskegoncc.edu
Thursday, September 17, 2026 Dance Studio, Room 2021, MCC Main Campus
2:20 pm
