Choreography / 1972

Borst Park

“Borst Park” was named after a small park in Cunningham’s hometown of Centralia, Washington. The dance referenced the kind of activity one might see in such a place – a picnic, games. It was a light piece described by one critic as “zany in an honorable tradition.” At the end of the picnic scene, the tablecloth and the objects spread out on it were pulled into the wings by a string. The music, Christian Wolff’s “Burdocks,” was an instrumental piece for six musicians who performed on stage.

Details

Premiere Date

Feb 08, 1972

Premiere Venue

Brooklyn Academy of Music

Premiere Location

Brooklyn, NY

Music

Christian Wolff, Burdocks

Costumes

The Company

Duration

Length unknown

Original Cast

Merce Cunningham

Ulysses Dove

Meg Harper

Nanette Hassall

Chris Komar

Sandra Neels

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