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Biography of Merce Cunningham
16. Apr 1919 – 26. Jul 2009(90 years)Died in:New York City, New York
American dancer and choreographer
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Awards(9)
Guggenheim FellowshipCapezio Dance AwardMacArthur Fellows ProgramKennedy Center HonorsLaurence Olivier Award for Best New Dance ProductionKnight of the Legion of HonourNational Medal of ArtsBessie AwardsGolden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
Education(3)
Merce Cunningham (* 16. April 1919 in Centralia; † 26. July 2009 in New York City) was an american dancer and choreographer. He was 90 years old. His education included George Washington University, Cornish College of the Arts and Centralia High School. He received 9 awards, including Guggenheim Fellowship, Capezio Dance Award.
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12 Events1919
Born in Centralia, Lewis County
1954
Guggenheim Fellowship
1959
Guggenheim Fellowship
1977
Capezio Dance Award
1985
MacArthur Fellows Program
1985
Kennedy Center Honors
1985
Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production
1989
Knight of the Legion of Honour
1990
National Medal of Arts
1993
Bessie Awards
1995
Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
2009