Merce Cunningham reached the age of 75 in 1994; an age at which many creative artists are content to rest on their laurels; or at least to leave behind whatever controversies they may have caused during their careers. No so Cunningham. In the first place; his 70s have been a time of intense creativity in which he has choreographed as many as four new works a year. Cunningham is a strongly committed as ever to the discovery of new ways of moving and of making movement; refusing to be hampered by the physical limitations that have come with age. Since 1991 every new work has been made at least in part with the use of the computer program Life Forms; which enables him to devise choreographic phrases that he himself would be unable to perform - and which challenge and develop the virtuosity of the young dancers in his company.The essays collected in this special issue of Choreography and Dance were written over the last few years and discuss various aspects of the work of Cunningham as seen both from the outside and the inside.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic read and must if you have visited Geneva LakeBy Betty L. PapsThis book captures generational stories coupled with research; providing the reader with new Lake history.The book is different from the rest in that stories came out of families personal history. The pictures are also unique and most never seen before since they were in scrap books; taken off the wall or found in trunks.The authors obviously listened very closely to the stories behind the pictures to capture the culture years ago. I thought I knew all the local history until I was introduced to this new refreshing lake book!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A wonderful book!By John Edward MajorWhen you start reading this book; be prepared to be magically transported to another world and another time. Who were these people? How differently they looked? How differently they spent their time. And; yet; in so many ways; they are just like we are today. All of this is brought to the reader in a wonderful collection of moments in time; a time long ago; but a time where many of the emotions are the same as they are today. This is a terrific summer read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must read!By Phyllis JandaIf you ever visited Geneva Lake; had a summer cottage there or were lucky enough to live year-round in the area; this book is a must read! The wonderful pictures and detailed descriptions of life in the early 1900s around the Lake are amazing. The pictures and personal stories from peoples scrapbooks and memories make it a journey into the past of peoples lives. I have several Images of America Series books from places Ive lived; this is the BEST!