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July 26, 2009 (90 years old)
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Aries
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Merce Cunningham
Mercier Philip "Merce" Cunningham was an American dancer and choreographer who was at the forefront of American modern dance for more than 50 years. He was notable for frequent collaboration with artists of other disciplines, including musicians John Cage, David Tudor, Brian Eno, and graphic artists Robert Rauschenberg, Bruce Nauman, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Frank Stella, and Jasper Johns; and fashion designer Rei Kawakubo. Works that he produced with these artists had a profound impact on avant-garde art beyond the world of dance. As a choreographer, teacher, and leader of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, Cunningham had a profound influence on modern dance. Many dancers who trained with Cunningham formed their own companies. They include Paul Taylor, Remy Charlip, Viola Farber, Charles Moulton, Karole Armitage, Robert Kovich, Foofwa d'Imobilité, Kimberly Bartosik, Flo Ankah, Jan Van Dyke, Jonah Bokaer, and Alice Reyes.
BornMercier Philip Cunningham, April 16, 1919, Centralia, Washington
DiedJuly 26, 2009, New York, New York
OccupationDancer, choreographer
Years active1938–2009
Partner(s)John Cage

About Merce Cunningham

Choreographer Merce Cunningham was born on April 16, 1919 in Centralia, Washington, United States (He dies at the age of 90, on July 26, 2009).

A self-taught choreographer who specialized on"pure movement".

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Merce Cunningham before becoming famous

Merce Cunningham was born in the Zodiac sign Aries (The Ram), and 1919 is also the year of Goat (羊) in the Chinese Zodiac.

His brothers also became lawyers, following in their father's footsteps.

Achievement of Merce Cunningham

He is a dancer who has worked with the talented musician Pianist David Tudor.

Merce Cunningham's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

For a long time, he was acquaintances with experimental artist Composer John Cage.

John Cage (1912 - 1992) (Composer)
John Cage (1912 - 1992)

Composer

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Merce Cunningham Collabed with

He collaborated with a number of well-known artists, including Painter Robert Rauschenberg.

Robert Rauschenberg (1925 - 2008) (Painter)
Robert Rauschenberg (1925 - 2008)

Painter

Merce Cunningham Income & Net worth

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Merce Cunningham Height and Weight

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