Step-by-step guide to dance: Merce Cunningham
The GuardianSanjoy Roy
Step-by-step guide to dance: Merce Cunningham
In the first of a new series demystifying major choreographers and companies, Sanjoy Roy celebrates the work of Merce Cunningham: the Zen master of modern dance
Sep 16, 2008
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In honor of Merce Cunningham’s centennial, New York City Ballet took on one of Cunningham’s beloved works, Summerspace. Last night, Adrian Danchig-Waring, Andrew Veyette, Sara Adams, and Abi Stafford embodied the Cunningham technique in this spacious work that was last performed two decades ago. See the NYCB rarity only two more times tomorrow afternoon and evening. Stop by the box office or pick up tickets here: nycballet.com/balanchinecunningham | New York City Ballet
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In honor of Merce Cunningham’s centennial, New York City Ballet took on one of Cunningham’s beloved works, Summerspace. Last night, Adrian Danchig-Waring, Andrew Veyette, Sara Adams, and Abi Stafford embodied the Cunningham technique in this spacious work that was last performed two decades ago. See the NYCB rarity only two more times tomorrow afternoon and evening. Stop by the box office or pick up tickets here: nycballet.com/balanchinecunningham | New York City Ballet
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