Donald McKayle

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Donald McKayle

Born July 6, 1930 · New York City, New York, USA

Died April 6, 2018 · aged 87

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.

Known For

The Great White HopeThe Great White Hope · 1970
The Great White Hope
★ 6.31970
MovieDrama
A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.
Minstrel ManMinstrel Man · 1977
Minstrel Man
1977
MovieDramaTV Movie
Two black brothers in a traveling minstrel show in the early part of the twentieth century have two different goals. One brother is determined to succeed in a field that is dominated by white performers in blackface, and the other is a composer fighting to break away from the stereotypes associated with black minstrel performers.
Ten Blocks on the Camino RealTen Blocks on the Camino Real · 1966
Ten Blocks on the Camino Real
★ 8.01966
MovieDramaTV Movie
A collection of ten vignettes by Tennessee Williams offering various viewpoints on life, love, and death.
Dancetime New Dance Group GalaDancetime New Dance Group Gala · 1993
Dancetime New Dance Group Gala
1993
MovieMusic
In this remarkable video, "The New Dance Group Gala Concert: Retrospective 1930s-1970s" viewers will enjoy viewing dances of some of the most influential Modern Dance pioneers including: Mary Anthony, Ronne Aul, Talley Beatty, Valerie Bettis, Irving Burton, Jane Dudley, Jean Erdman, Eve Gentry, Joseph Gifford, Hadassah, Sophie Maslow, Donald McKayle, Daniel Nagrin, Pearl Primus, Anna Sokolow, Joyce Trisler, Charles Weidman.
Sophisticated LadiesSophisticated Ladies · 1982
Sophisticated Ladies
★ 9.01982
Movie
The classic songs of legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington come alive on stage in this performance video. Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies documents a performance of the popular Broadway revue, built around more than two dozen great tunes from Ellington's songbook. Hinton Battle, Paula Kelly and Phyllis Hyman headline the cast for this production; songs include "Take The A Train," "Caravan," "Satin Doll," "In a Sentimental Mood," "Mood Indigo," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," and many more.
On the SoundOn the Sound · 1962
On the Sound
1962
MovieDrama
A jazz/dance film featuring the Martha Graham Dancers.
Touched by an AngelTouched by an Angel · 1994
Touched by an Angel
★ 7.21994
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives.
The Cosby ShowThe Cosby Show · 1984
The Cosby Show
★ 7.01984
SeriesComedyFamily
The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from September 20, 1984 until April 30, 1992. The show focuses on the Huxtable family, an upper middle-class African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York.

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