Merce Cunningham

Merce Cunningham

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1919 - 2009

Occupation

Entertainment

Notable Achievements

National Medal of Arts, Legion d'Honneur

Description

Choreographer and dancer. Founder of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, which worked with artists to create productions. Recipient of many national and international awards, including the National Medal of Arts (1990). Partner was artist John Cage.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.mercecunningham.org/
• http://www.biography.com/people/merce-cunningham-9263457
• http://www.theguardian.com/stage/2009/jul/27/obituary-merce-cunningham

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