Black Joy In Movement: The Katherine Dunham Juba Dance Festival

From a performance of the Juba Dance Ensemble.(Juba Dance Ensemble)In modern dance, Katherine Dunham is a pioneer.She contributed African and Caribbean influences to the genre - confronting racial barriers along the way.Here in Chattanooga, this month’s Katherine Dunham Juba Dance Festival is part of the Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts and Ideas.Crystal Newson is artistic director of the Juba Dance Ensemble.Members of the Juba Dance Ensemble.(Juba Dance Ensemble)(Juba Dance Ensemble)(Juba Dance Ensemble)