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Mercier Philip " Merce " Cunningham (April 16, 1919 – July 26, 2009) was an American dancer and choreographer who was at the forefront of American modern dance for more than 50 years.
Merce Cunningham, considered the most influential choreographer of the 20th century, was a many-sided artist. He was a dance-maker, a fierce collaborator, a chance taker, a boundless innovator, a film producer, and a teacher.
Apr 2, 2014 · Merce Cunningham was a dancer and choreographer known for his long-time collaboration with avant-garde composer John Cage. Updated: Apr 15, 2019 11:49 AM EDT. Getty Images. (1919-2009)...
Jul 22, 2024 · 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. Cunningham began to study dance at 12 years of age.
Quick Links — Merce Cunningham. Choreography. Performance History. Dance Capsules. Licenses. Workshops and Special Projects. Featured Videos. We are now accepting applications for the 2025 Barbara Ensley Award. To find out more about the Award or to apply, click here. Upcoming Events. BIPED in Rome Sep.4.24 - Sep.5.24Rome, Italy Details.
Jul 27, 2009 · Merce Cunningham, a giant of 20th-century dance, has died in New York at the age of 90. He was born in Centralia, and trained at Seattle's Cornish School of the Arts.
Jul 28, 2009 · Merce Cunningham, the revolutionary American choreographer, died Sunday night at his home in Manhattan. He was 90. His death was announced by the Cunningham Dance Foundation.
Feb 22, 2017 · Choreographer Merce Cunningham took chances. Over a seven decade career, his explorations reshaped dance into a new kind of art form, deeply influencing visu...
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, The Function of Technique for Dance. A Prolific Writer. Cunningham wrote numerous pieces about dance, technique and his own choreographic process.
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