Cancer Support Community's "Dance! Dunham Technique Program 6-23-10.MPG

Cancer Support Community's "Dance! Dunham Technique Program 6-23-10.MPG

Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis (formerly The Wellness Community) presented this Dunham Technique dance program on June 23, 2010 at the Lodge Des Peres to help participants with a cancer diagnosis and survivors integrate movement into their lives .

Katherine Dunham (b.1909 -- d. 2006) was known as a legendary dancer, but also writer, advocate, humanist, songwriter, and anthropologist. In the 1930s Dunham developed "Dance Anthropology" based on her experience with the dance of other cultures. The Dunham Technique is a blend of African, Caribbean, ballet, and modern dance that incorporates the chakras, core strength, and breathing techniques. The instructor was Theodore H. Jamison: Dancer/Performer/Teacher/Choreographer. Theo is the Program Director for SIUE East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts, and was certified by Katherine Dunham herself to teach the world renowned Dunham Technique.

The Wellness Community of Greater St. Louis, an affiliate of Cancer Support Community, is part of an international non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. All programs are completely free of charge and offered in a comfortable, home-like environment. The Wellness Community offers professionally-led support groups, educational workshops, nutrition and exercise programs, and stress-reduction classes to empower and educate individuals affected by cancer. For more information, visit www.wellnesscommunitystl.org or call 314-238-2000 visit us in Des Peres Square.

What kinds of free programs and services does The Wellness Community offer?
• Free professionally led support groups for cancer patients, caregivers and the bereaved.
• Networking Groups
• Nutrition classes and counseling
• Stress Management Programs
• Education Workshops, including: Ask the Doctor and Coping with the Cost of Care
• Gentle Movement Classes
• Art and Music Therapy
• Staenberg Family Foundation Cancer Services for cancer related medical supplies that are not covered by insurance. (Ostomy Supplies, Wigs, Lymphedema Garments, Nutritional Items, etc.)

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• Katherine Dunham
• dance
• movement
• wellness
• cancer
• support
• The Wellness Community
• St. Louis
• Cancer
• Support
• Community