Keith Williams, IDTC
Keith Tyrone Williams, a proud native of East St. Louis, Illinois, has performed, directed and choreographed throughout the United States and extensively in Europe. As Artistic director, Keith directed, choreographed, and produced “The Ties That Bind”, a riveting theatrical work performed by his company, Innervison Dance Theatre. He has directed Twenty Six Pebbles and Counting, The Colored Museum, Bubbling Brown Sugar, Once on This Island, Five Guys Named Moe, The Wiz, and served as choreographer for St. Louis Black Rep, (Raisin, Black Nativity, Death and King’s Horseman).
He most recently received the honor of Arts Educator of the Year (2018) from Arts and Education Council of Greater St Louis. Keith is also a distinguished recipient of the NAACP Award for his contributions to the cultural arts and Arts -In –Education, Eminent Educator Award/PHi Delta Kappa ,African American Heritage Award/Links inc., 2019 Marquis Inaugural Award, and a 2014 St. Louis Regional Arts Commission Fellow
IDTC Dunham Technique I - Open Level Dunham Technique - Dunham Technique is a vibrant African American dance form that engages the body, mind and spirit! Created by dance pioneer Katherine Dunham, the technique is informed by the traditional dances of the African Diaspora, as well as by modern and ballet.
IDTC Dunham Technique II - Int/Adv Dunham Technique - Dunham Technique is a vibrant African American dance form that engages the body, mind and spirit! Created by dance pioneer Katherine Dunham, the technique is informed by the traditional dances of the African Diaspora, as well as by modern and ballet.
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As an arts educator, Keith was recently featured in I Am East St. Louis Magazine honoring natives who defy the negative stereotypes associated with the city. Keith is very proud to be among the few people certified by Katherine Dunham to teach the world renowned Dunham Technique. . Keith holds a BS/Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville), Master of Arts in Directing, MFA/Directing with an emphasis in Arts Management (Lindenwood University).
“To Whom Much is Given…..Much is Require
Dunham Certification