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Learn about Merce Cunningham, an American dancer and choreographer who was a pioneer of modern dance and collaborated with artists of various disciplines. Find out his biography, works, awards, legacy, and more on Wikipedia.
Merce Cunningham (born April 16, 1919, Centralia, Washington, U.S.—died July 26, 2009, New York, New York) was an American modern dancer and choreographer who developed new forms of abstract dance movement.
Merce Cunningham was one of the greatest American dance artists. His seven-decade career was distinguished by constant innovation in which he expanded the frontiers of contemporary art, visual arts, performing arts, and music.
Merce Cunningham, The Function of Technique for Dance. A Prolific Writer. Cunningham wrote numerous pieces about dance, technique and his own choreographic process. Explore Writings. Cunningham's Legacy. His work continues to influence new generations. of dancers and audience. Preserving Cunningham's Vision For The Future. Documentation.
Learn about the life and legacy of Merce Cunningham, one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th century. Explore his choreography, performance history, dance capsules, workshops, events and more.
Jul 31, 2009 · "One of the great iconoclasts in 20th-century art," Merce Cunningham revolutionized modern dance, pioneering abstract movement with his partner John Cage. Cunningham died July...
MERCE CUNNINGHAM stood at the nexus of classicism and modernism the way Russian-born choreographer Michel Fokine stood at the nexus of classicism and romanticism. Cunningham stripped his choreographic process of all but the essential element of movement, excluding decor, narrative, music—anything decorative or extrinsic.
