Choreography master to bring his art to Miami: The Merce Cunningham Dance Company has scheduled a Miami visit for spring 2007.

From: Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) | Date: April 1, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Daniel Chang

Apr. 1--Merce Cunningham, octogenarian master of American choreography, uncanny herder of disparate artistic disciplines, lover of chance formulas and lifelong technophile, will make Miami his next work of art. The Miami Performing Arts Center, which opens in October, will host the Merce Cunningham Dance Company for five performances in spring 2007, including the world premiere of the only new dance he is expected to create next year, the company's ...

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