Choreography / 1993

Touchbase

“Touchbase” was a commission for Rambert Dance Company. Cunningham made the dance in New York, working simultaneously with three casts of seven dancers: two casts from his own company, and one cast from Rambert. As the title suggests, “Touchbase” was playful in feeling, though not referring literally to any particular game. Much of the movement was athletic, but as always there were stillnesses, including a striking tableau at the end of the dance. The design, by Mark Lancaster, included a double gate which the dancers opened and closed at various points in the dance. Michael Pugliese’s score, “Ice Breeze,” was a composition for hand drums, wind wands, surf drums, and waterphone inspired by his visit to Alaska on an MCDC tour.

Details

Premiere Date

Mar 10, 1993

Premiere Venue

City Center Theater

Premiere Location

New York

Music

Michael Pugliese, Icebreeze

Set

Mark Lancaster

Costumes

Mark Lancaster

Lighting

Mark Lancaster

Duration

33 minutes

Original Cast

Michael Cole

Emma Diamond

Jean Freebury

David Kulick

Patricia Lent

Robert Swinston

Carol Teitelbaum

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