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Donald McKayle

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87 years oldNew York City, New York, USA

Biography

Donald McKayle was an American modern dancer, choreographer, teacher, director and writer best known for creating socially conscious concert works during the 1950s and '60s that focus on expressing the human condition and, more specifically, the black experience in America. He was "among the first black men to break the racial barrier by means of modern dance.

Personal Details

Born
July 6, 1930 - April 6, 2018 (age 87)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
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