Kate Zambreno

A pioneer of modern dance who danced solo for Martha Graham and famously collaborated with fellow modern master John Cage, Merce Cunningham's the legendary choreographer who used chance techniques including coin tosses and computers to determine sequences of movement and whose dancers learn a work in silence. This two-day performance by the Dance Center of Columbia College promises to be historic--not only will you be able to witness a stop on the Merce Cunningham Dance Company's fiftieth anniversary tour, but the performances take place at the tony new downtown dance theater. On November 14 at 8pm, Merce Cunnigham Dance Company performs Program A, "Interscape" (2000) and "Fluid Canvas" (2002). On November 15 they perform "Pond Way" (1998), "Native Green" (1985), "How to Kick, Pass, Fall and Run" (1965). Both programs include a film collage by Merce Cunningham and Charles Atlas, as well as a pre-performance discussion. Also, this weekend there will be a three-day symposium, "Conversations on Cunningham," discussing the life and work of the avant-garde vanguard. See Talks for more information.

Merce Cunningham Dance Company performs November 14-15 at 8pm at the Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 East Randolph, (312)344-8300. $15-$48.

(2003-11-13)

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