Choreography / 1952

Suite of Six Short Dances

In the spring of 1952, Cunningham paid a brief visit to Black Mountain College where he taught classes and performed a new solo made for the occasion. “Suite of Six Short Dances” was danced to recorder music, arranged by W. P. Jennerjahn. The exact date of the performance is unknown. The solo was never done again.

Details

Premiere Date

Mar 31, 1952

Premiere Venue

Black Mountain College

Premiere Location

Black Mountain, NC

Music

W.P. Jennerjahn, Title unknown

Duration

Length unknown

Original Cast

Merce Cunningham

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