HOLLYWOOD
Next, Dunham's career headed for Hollywood. She not only danced, but also helped choreograph movies including “Carnival of Rhythm,” “Star Spangled Rhythm,” and “Stormy Weather" - which is shown in the video above. During the middle of the ensemble, Dunham comes out to give an eye catching and quite memorable performance. Katherine choreographed the scene herself, in which she chose to combine influences of modern dance and ballet.
LATER CAREER & OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS
Katherine broke more racial barriers when she choreographed a production (Aida by Giuseppe Verdi) at the Metropolitan Opera, as it had been three decades since an African-American was invited to do so. In 1976 she founded a dance company held in the PATC (Performing Arts Training Center) in Illinois, to provide opportunities for disadvantaged youth. Katherine stated her intentions of the company were "to make the individual aware of himself and his environment, to create a desire to be alive."