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Art Happens Here with John Lithgow
John Lithgow Dances Dunham with Debbie Allen Dance Academy
John Lithgow attends a lesson at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, guided by instructor Anindo Marshall, to master an iconic movement and dance style created by Katherine Dunham. Exploring modern dance with Caribbean and African style, Marshall shares the Haitian origin and historical significance of the Dunham Walk. Partnering with Estrella, a DADA student, Lithgow learns to shimmy in new ways.
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Actor John Lithgow goes back to school to celebrate the power of arts education.