Merce Cunningham
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Merce Cunningham
Summary
Merce Cunningham is a human[1]. Born in Centralia[2], he… he was born on April 16, 1919[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on July 26, 2009[5]. He worked as a ballet dancer[6], choreographer[7], author[8], draftsperson[9], and dancer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (521 views/month, #7,001 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Merce Cunningham was born in Centralia[2].
- Merce Cunningham died in New York City[4].
- Merce Cunningham was born on April 16, 1919[3].
- Merce Cunningham died on July 26, 2009[5].
- Merce Cunningham held citizenship in United States[12].
- Merce Cunningham's professions included ballet dancer[6].
- Merce Cunningham worked as a choreographer[7].
- Merce Cunningham worked as an author[8].
- Merce Cunningham's professions included draftsperson[9].
- Merce Cunningham worked as a dancer[10].
- Merce Cunningham worked as a conductor[13].
- Merce Cunningham was employed by Black Mountain College[14].
- Merce Cunningham's education included a stint at George Washington University[15].
- Merce Cunningham was educated at Cornish College of the Arts[16].
- Merce Cunningham was educated at Centralia High School[17].
- A notable student of Merce Cunningham was Lucinda Childs[18].
- A notable student of Merce Cunningham was Angelin Preljocaj[19].
- A notable student of Merce Cunningham was Mwepa Tshomba Jean[20].
- A notable student of Merce Cunningham was Marilú Marini[21].
- A notable student of Merce Cunningham was Viola Farber[22].
- Merce Cunningham received the Guggenheim Fellowship[23].
- Merce Cunningham received the Guggenheim Fellowship[24].
- Merce Cunningham received the Capezio Dance Award[25].
- Merce Cunningham received the MacArthur Fellows Program[26].
- Merce Cunningham received the Kennedy Center Honors[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Merce Cunningham was born in Centralia[2]. He was born on April 16, 1919[3].
Education
Educated at George Washington University[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1821[30]; Cornish College of the Arts[16], an art academy[31], in United States[32], founded in 1914[33], headquartered in William Volker Building[34]; and Centralia High School[17], a high school[35], in United States[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include ballet dancer[6], choreographer[7], author[8], draftsperson[9], dancer[10], and conductor[13]. Merce Cunningham was employed by Black Mountain College[14]. Notable students include Lucinda Childs[18], Angelin Preljocaj[19], Mwepa Tshomba Jean[20], Marilú Marini[21], and Viola Farber[22].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[23], a fellowship grant[37], in United States[38], founded in 1925[39]; Capezio Dance Award[25], an award[40], founded in 1952[41]; MacArthur Fellows Program[26], a science award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1981[44]; Kennedy Center Honors[27], an award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1978[47]; Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production[48], a class of award[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1983[51]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[52], a grade of an order[53], in France[54].
Death and Burial
Merce Cunningham died on July 26, 2009[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].
Why It Matters
Merce Cunningham ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (521 views/month, #7,001 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Merce Cunningham born?
Born in Centralia[2], Merce Cunningham…
Where did Merce Cunningham die?
Merce Cunningham passed away in New York City[4].
What did Merce Cunningham do for work?
Merce Cunningham worked as ballet dancer[6], choreographer[7], author[8], draftsperson[9], and dancer[10].
Where did Merce Cunningham go to school?
Merce Cunningham was educated at George Washington University[15], Cornish College of the Arts[16], and Centralia High School[17].
What awards did Merce Cunningham receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[23], Guggenheim Fellowship[24], Capezio Dance Award[25], and MacArthur Fellows Program[26].