As a clear example of Merce Cunningham's choreography, philosophy and originality, I think it deserves a place in the list.
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| John Cage, Merce Cunningham, Robert Rauschenberg, London 1964. Photo: Douglas H. Jeffrey |
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Merce Cunningham's BIPED
Following our look at Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker's Fase, we're continuing our tour of contemporary dance classics with this cheat sheet about Merce Cunningham's BIPED.
As a clear example of Merce Cunningham's choreography, philosophy and originality, I think it deserves a place in the list.
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Merce Cunningham is one of the greatest choreographers of the 20th century, and one of the major names in the history of contemporary dance. He transformed dance not only with his choreography but also with his philosophy about the creation of choreography and about the relationship between dance, music and the other stage elements.
As a clear example of Merce Cunningham's choreography, philosophy and originality, I think it deserves a place in the list.
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