Merce Cunningham

Stephen Steinbrink tells us about the inspirations behind new album 'Disappearing Coin'

Stephen’s list of influences for Disappearing Coin include artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda, musician Ruth Garbus, John Cage, and more.

Lincoln Center Festival 2011 Announced (Tom Zé & more)

Lincoln Center Festival 2011 Announced Three LEADING International Companies Highlight LINCOLN CENTER FESTIVAL 2011 – July 5-August 14Mariinsky Ballet (Kirov) returns to Lincoln Center, joining Royal Shakespeare Company and The Cleveland Orchestra OTHER FESTIVAL 2011 PRESENTATIONS: * Director Peter Brook directs the U…

the week in Dance w/ Showtrotta (part 2) (PS1, Dublex Inc, Boys Noise, Simian Mobile Disco, BEMF, 33Hz, more)

DOWNLOAD: Flashmen ft. Sewingpattern – As The Night Rolls On (MP3) DOWNLOAD: 33Hz – I Feel Alive (Eli Escobar remix) (MP3) This weekend is packed with plenty of opportunities to get down outside…

It's raining like crazy! so far, Merce Cunningham news...

As you’ve noticed, the weather really sucks which really sucks for All Points West and the Dan Deacon/No Age/Deerhunter Pool Party at the Williamsburg Waterfront…

Merce Cunningham dies at 90, RIP

Merce Cunningham, dancers & Sonic Youth @ BAM (more by Stephanie Berger)Merce Cunningham, the American choreographer who was among a handful of 20th-century figures to make dance a major art and a major form of theater, died Sunday night …

PS1 'Warm Up' 2009 - Long Island City music series lineup

P.S.1 has announced the lineup for its annual series of Saturday afternoon dance parties in Long Island City. Last year’s program featured live music and DJ sets, James Chance & the Contortions and Tony Conrad to name a few…

Merce Cunningham did BAM, doing 2009 River to River Fest

Merce Cunningham & Sonic Youth & friends @ BAM (more by Stephanie Berger)EVENING STARS: MERCE CUNNINGHAM DANCE COMPANY Location to be announced Co-produced with The Joyce Theater, Merce Cunningham Dance Company will create a site-specific Event featuring a unique combination of new material and movement from past and current repertory…

Merce Cunningham at 90 - Sonic Youth, John Paul Jones & more @ BAM, Brooklyn - pics

“It is not unusual these days to hear Merce Cunningham called the world’s greatest living choreographer. I go further: I have long thought that he is the greatest living artist since the death of Samuel Beckett, almost 20 years ago…

Sonic Youth & John Paul Jones celebrating Merce Cunningham's 90th birthday w/ 4 shows @ BAM

“April 16 marks the 90th birthday of Merce Cunningham–one of the most important choreographers of our time–whose radical approaches to space, time, and technology continue to redefine the way we experience dance…