Merce-Cunningham-Obituary

Merce Cunningham

Apr 16, 1919 – Jul 26, 2009

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BORN
April 16, 1919
DIED
July 26, 2009

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CUNNINGHAM-- Merce. BAM mourns the legendary choreographer, who for 90 groundbreaking years blazed a trail in modern dance. His company appeared at BAM more than 14 times from 1954 through his last season in April 2009. His unique vision and presence will be missed. Karen Brooks Hopkins Joseph V....

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For Merce...the avant-garde dancer and choreographer who revolutionized modern dance by creating works of pure movement divorced from storytelling and even from their musical accompaniment.

WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin,...

Thank you Merce, for giving the world so many beautiful examples through your work- on how to move through space and time with grace, agility, fearlessness, and humor. Thank you also for embracing new media in the art of dance. You will forever be an inspiration. My condolences to your loved ones.

What a wonderful dancer and amazing man. I saw him perform in Tokyo several years ago. Amazing. Just marvelous.

Sadly, I learn of Merce Cunningham's passing. He was a multi-talented genius who made great contributions to numerous art forms, which will long be remembered. Never having met him, I learned of his talents through a dear friend, Jane Moak Yockel, who touted his numerous abilities. His legacy lives on. Our prayers are with his family and friends.

Sadly, I learn Of Merce Cunningham's passing. He was a multi-talented genious who made great contributions to numerous art forms, which will long be remembered. Never having met him, I learned of his talents through a dear friend, Jane Moak Yockel, who touted his numerous abilities. His legacy lives on. Our prayers are with his family and friends.

I'm so sorry to hear of Cunningham's passing. Death is a hard thing to deal with,so my prayers are for his family at this bereaved time. Because of sin, death spread to all men. But God gives life, their is hope for Merce to be resurrected through our Lord Jesus Christ.

July 31, 2009
One of the most joyous experiences in my life was as a young teenager working with you, Merce, and John Cage at the Connecticut College Dance Festival. I was a ballet dancer at that point but you changed my perception of music and movement. I remember being in the air on the downbeats. Everything was new for me and I was dazzled by your creativity. I will love you and John forever.

May the family have comfort in knowing that God promise that he will wipe out every tear from our eyes,and death will be no more,neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.The former things have passed away.