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Covey, Eliot and Roberts Featured in WexCast

January 24, 2020

Covey, Eliot and Roberts Featured in WexCast

Cunningham dancers performing

Three professors in Ohio State's Department of Dance were featured in a Wexner Center for the Arts Wexcast for a uniquely informed introduction to the work of legendary choreographer (and Wexner Prize winner) Merce Cunningham, in advance of screenings of the new documentary Cunningham January 24–26. David CoveyKaren Eliot, and Daniel Roberts are all past members of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company. Together, they discuss how Cunningham broke new ground in modern dance, how he worked with some of the 20th century's greatest artists, and what he expected from his dancers. For those who don't know much of Cunningham's work, this is a fascinating companion piece to the documentary. And if you'd like to hear more, the three professors will hold a panel discussion about Cunningham following the 4 PM screening on Saturday, January 25.

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