New Dance Residency Honors Schönberg Student and Admirer
When Bessie Schönberg mentored Barbara Bray Ketchum ‘43, she couldn’t have known how her protégé’s respect and admiration would strengthen the Sarah Lawrence dance program more than 60 years later. In recognition of their mother’s career in dance and her 65th reunion, the Ketchum family has made a generous gift to the College to establish the Barbara Bray Ketchum Artist in Residency Fund. This fund will facilitate direct teaching and learning opportunities between visiting artists-in-residence and Sarah Lawrence dance students.
“I have always loved the College, and I had a wonderful experience under Bessie Schönberg’s tutelage,” Barbara says. “At that time, we had visiting dancers come to campus to work with us, and in those days modern dance was in its infancy and very exciting. I will always remember the artists—among them Martha Graham, Doris Humphreys, and Hanya Holm.”
“We are thrilled by the prospects of dynamic teaching this residency fund will offer,” says Sara Rudner, program director. “The exchange of ideas among mature dancers, choreographers, and the next generation of dance artists will enhance and strengthen the College’s program.”
