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- Objectstaat
- EAN
- 9780813064857
- ISBN
- 0813064856
- Binding
- TP
- Book Title
- Dancing with Merce Cunningham
- Publisher
- University Press of Florida
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.7 in
- Genre
- Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
- Topic
- Women, Dance / Modern, Personal Memoirs, Entertainment & Performing Arts
- Item Weight
- 12 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.9 in
- Number of Pages
- 216 Pages
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University Press of Florida
ISBN-10
0813064856
ISBN-13
9780813064857
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Book Title
Dancing with Merce Cunningham
Number of Pages
216 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2019
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Women, Dance / Modern, Personal Memoirs, Entertainment & Performing Arts
Illustrator
Yes
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Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
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Trade Paperback
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0.7 in
Item Weight
12 Oz
Item Length
9 in
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5.9 in
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2018-947131
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23
Reviews
"[Preger-Simon's] gossamer light memoir is about a season of calm weather, unbuffeted by worldly success. . . . She often reprints letters she wrote to friends or family--so the book can sometimes have the tenor of a cheery postcard even as she is taking part in historic events."-- New York Times Book Review "In her insightful debut, former dancer Preger-Simon, a close friend and contemporary of the late choreographer Merce Cunningham (1919-2009), gives readers an unparalleled view of a modern dance genius. Preger-Simon met Cunningham in Paris during a college year abroad in 1949, and was inspired to join Cunningham's eponymous dance troupe, following him to New York City along with fellow dancers Carolyn Brown and Karen Kanner and composer John Cage, Cunningham's romantic partner. 'Many of us dancers were somewhat in love with him,' Preger-Simon writes, 'having little comprehension of homosexuality.' While Cunningham is celebrated as a dance genius today, his early days were lean, and Preger-Simon writes of her well-off father treating Cunningham and Preger-Simon to fine meals ('It was such a pleasure to be able to give him something, in exchange for all he gave us'). Preger-Simon also reminisces about the troupe's early days, remembering such budget outings as a 22-hour bus trip to Asheville, N.C., in 1953. One of Cunningham's oft-repeated sayings to Preger-Simon was 'The only way to do it is to do it'--a philosophy by which the author has since lived her life. While Preger-Simon officially left the troupe in 1958 to have a baby, her friendship with Cunningham remained tight until his death in 2009. This slim volume is a sweet treat for dance and theater aficionados, as well as anyone interested in the arts."-- Publishers Weekly "In clear snapshots [the author] fashions a collage of life in the 1950s New York art scene, written with sincere, heartfelt admiration for Cunningham and the once little-known company's journey to critical renown. . . . Preger has crafted a compelling personal narrative that may hopefully lead further discussions on Cunningham--an artist who keeps us, like Preger, continually returning to his work."-- Hyperallergic "What Dancing with Merce Cunningham gives us is the generous and loving presence of its author, who understood the value of the work she was doing and the people who did it with her."-- Art Fuse "Fun, easy to read, beautifully written, and very informative. With humor, passion, insight, and clarity [Preger-Simon] shares many facets of Cunningham--his work, teaching, and influence on several generations of artists."-- Journal of Dance Education "An important addition to the body of writings on Cunningham, one of the most important modern choreographers and creative forces of the American avant-garde. . . . Simply a pleasure to read."-- Los Angeles Review of Books "[An] affecting new memoir."-- New York Review of Books, "In her insightful debut, former dancer Preger-Simon, a close friend and contemporary of the late choreographer Merce Cunningham (1919-2009), gives readers an unparalleled view of a modern dance genius. Preger-Simon met Cunningham in Paris during a college year abroad in 1949, and was inspired to join Cunningham's eponymous dance troupe, following him to New York City along with fellow dancers Carolyn Brown and Karen Kanner and composer John Cage, Cunningham's romantic partner. 'Many of us dancers were somewhat in love with him,' Preger-Simon writes, 'having little comprehension of homosexuality.' While Cunningham is celebrated as a dance genius today, his early days were lean, and Preger-Simon writes of her well-off father treating Cunningham and Preger-Simon to fine meals ('It was such a pleasure to be able to give him something, in exchange for all he gave us'). Preger-Simon also reminisces about the troupe's early days, remembering such budget outings as a 22-hour bus trip to Asheville, N.C., in 1953. One of Cunningham's oft-repeated sayings to Preger-Simon was 'The only way to do it is to do it'--a philosophy by which the author has since lived her life. While Preger-Simon officially left the troupe in 1958 to have a baby, her friendship with Cunningham remained tight until his death in 2009. This slim volume is a sweet treat for dance and theater aficionados, as well as anyone interested in the arts."-- Publishers Weekly "In clear snapshots [the author] fashions a collage of life in the 1950s New York art scene, written with sincere, heartfelt admiration for Cunningham and the once little-known company's journey to critical renown. . . . Preger has crafted a compelling personal narrative that may hopefully lead further discussions on Cunningham--an artist who keeps us, like Preger, continually returning to his work."-- Hyperallergic, "In her insightful debut, former dancer Preger-Simon, a close friend and contemporary of the late choreographer Merce Cunningham (1919-2009), gives readers an unparalleled view of a modern dance genius. Preger-Simon met Cunningham in Paris during a college year abroad in 1949, and was inspired to join Cunningham's eponymous dance troupe, following him to New York City along with fellow dancers Carolyn Brown and Karen Kanner and composer John Cage, Cunningham's romantic partner. 'Many of us dancers were somewhat in love with him,' Preger-Simon writes, 'having little comprehension of homosexuality.' While Cunningham is celebrated as a dance genius today, his early days were lean, and Preger-Simon writes of her well-off father treating Cunningham and Preger-Simon to fine meals ('It was such a pleasure to be able to give him something, in exchange for all he gave us'). Preger-Simon also reminisces about the troupe's early days, remembering such budget outings as a 22-hour bus trip to Asheville, N.C., in 1953. One of Cunningham's oft-repeated sayings to Preger-Simon was 'The only way to do it is to do it'--a philosophy by which the author has since lived her life. While Preger-Simon officially left the troupe in 1958 to have a baby, her friendship with Cunningham remained tight until his death in 2009. This slim volume is a sweet treat for dance and theater aficionados, as well as anyone interested in the arts."-- Publishers Weekly "In clear snapshots [the author] fashions a collage of life in the 1950s New York art scene, written with sincere, heartfelt admiration for Cunningham and the once little-known company's journey to critical renown. . . . Preger has crafted a compelling personal narrative that may hopefully lead further discussions on Cunningham--an artist who keeps us, like Preger, continually returning to his work."-- Hyperallergic "What Dancing with Merce Cunningham gives us is the generous and loving presence of its author, who understood the value of the work she was doing and the people who did it with her."-- Art Fuse "Fun, easy to read, beautifully written, and very informative. With humor, passion, insight, and clarity [Preger-Simon] shares many facets of Cunningham--his work, teaching, and influence on several generations of artists."-- Journal of Dance Education, "In her insightful debut, former dancer Preger-Simon, a close friend and contemporary of the late choreographer Merce Cunningham (1919-2009), gives readers an unparalleled view of a modern dance genius. Preger-Simon met Cunningham in Paris during a college year abroad in 1949, and was inspired to join Cunningham's eponymous dance troupe, following him to New York City along with fellow dancers Carolyn Brown and Karen Kanner and composer John Cage, Cunningham's romantic partner. 'Many of us dancers were somewhat in love with him,' Preger-Simon writes, 'having little comprehension of homosexuality.' While Cunningham is celebrated as a dance genius today, his early days were lean, and Preger-Simon writes of her well-off father treating Cunningham and Preger-Simon to fine meals ('It was such a pleasure to be able to give him something, in exchange for all he gave us'). Preger-Simon also reminisces about the troupe's early days, remembering such budget outings as a 22-hour bus trip to Asheville, N.C., in 1953. One of Cunningham's oft-repeated sayings to Preger-Simon was 'The only way to do it is to do it'--a philosophy by which the author has since lived her life. While Preger-Simon officially left the troupe in 1958 to have a baby, her friendship with Cunningham remained tight until his death in 2009. This slim volume is a sweet treat for dance and theater aficionados, as well as anyone interested in the arts."-- Publishers Weekly "In clear snapshots [the author] fashions a collage of life in the 1950s New York art scene, written with sincere, heartfelt admiration for Cunningham and the once little-known company's journey to critical renown. . . . Preger has crafted a compelling personal narrative that may hopefully lead further discussions on Cunningham--an artist who keeps us, like Preger, continually returning to his work."-- Hyperallergic "What Dancing with Merce Cunningham gives us is the generous and loving presence of its author, who understood the value of the work she was doing and the people who did it with her."-- Art Fuse "Fun, easy to read, beautifully written, and very informative. With humor, passion, insight, and clarity [Preger-Simon] shares many facets of Cunningham--his work, teaching, and influence on several generations of artists."-- Journal of Dance Education "An important addition to the body of writings on Cunningham, one of the most important modern choreographers and creative forces of the American avant-garde. . . . Simply a pleasure to read."-- Los Angeles Review of Books, "In her insightful debut, former dancer Preger-Simon, a close friend and contemporary of the late choreographer Merce Cunningham (1919-2009), gives readers an unparalleled view of a modern dance genius. Preger-Simon met Cunningham in Paris during a college year abroad in 1949, and was inspired to join Cunningham's eponymous dance troupe, following him to New York City along with fellow dancers Carolyn Brown and Karen Kanner and composer John Cage, Cunningham's romantic partner. 'Many of us dancers were somewhat in love with him,' Preger-Simon writes, 'having little comprehension of homosexuality.' While Cunningham is celebrated as a dance genius today, his early days were lean, and Preger-Simon writes of her well-off father treating Cunningham and Preger-Simon to fine meals ('It was such a pleasure to be able to give him something, in exchange for all he gave us'). Preger-Simon also reminisces about the troupe's early days, remembering such budget outings as a 22-hour bus trip to Asheville, N.C., in 1953. One of Cunningham's oft-repeated sayings to Preger-Simon was 'The only way to do it is to do it'--a philosophy by which the author has since lived her life. While Preger-Simon officially left the troupe in 1958 to have a baby, her friendship with Cunningham remained tight until his death in 2009. This slim volume is a sweet treat for dance and theater aficionados, as well as anyone interested in the arts."-- Publishers Weekly, "[Preger-Simon's] gossamer light memoir is about a season of calm weather, unbuffeted by worldly success. . . . She often reprints letters she wrote to friends or family--so the book can sometimes have the tenor of a cheery postcard even as she is taking part in historic events."-- New York Times Book Review "In her insightful debut, former dancer Preger-Simon, a close friend and contemporary of the late choreographer Merce Cunningham (1919-2009), gives readers an unparalleled view of a modern dance genius. Preger-Simon met Cunningham in Paris during a college year abroad in 1949, and was inspired to join Cunningham's eponymous dance troupe, following him to New York City along with fellow dancers Carolyn Brown and Karen Kanner and composer John Cage, Cunningham's romantic partner. 'Many of us dancers were somewhat in love with him,' Preger-Simon writes, 'having little comprehension of homosexuality.' While Cunningham is celebrated as a dance genius today, his early days were lean, and Preger-Simon writes of her well-off father treating Cunningham and Preger-Simon to fine meals ('It was such a pleasure to be able to give him something, in exchange for all he gave us'). Preger-Simon also reminisces about the troupe's early days, remembering such budget outings as a 22-hour bus trip to Asheville, N.C., in 1953. One of Cunningham's oft-repeated sayings to Preger-Simon was 'The only way to do it is to do it'--a philosophy by which the author has since lived her life. While Preger-Simon officially left the troupe in 1958 to have a baby, her friendship with Cunningham remained tight until his death in 2009. This slim volume is a sweet treat for dance and theater aficionados, as well as anyone interested in the arts."-- Publishers Weekly "In clear snapshots [the author] fashions a collage of life in the 1950s New York art scene, written with sincere, heartfelt admiration for Cunningham and the once little-known company's journey to critical renown. . . . Preger has crafted a compelling personal narrative that may hopefully lead further discussions on Cunningham--an artist who keeps us, like Preger, continually returning to his work."-- Hyperallergic "What Dancing with Merce Cunningham gives us is the generous and loving presence of its author, who understood the value of the work she was doing and the people who did it with her."-- Art Fuse "Fun, easy to read, beautifully written, and very informative. With humor, passion, insight, and clarity [Preger-Simon] shares many facets of Cunningham--his work, teaching, and influence on several generations of artists."-- Journal of Dance Education "An important addition to the body of writings on Cunningham, one of the most important modern choreographers and creative forces of the American avant-garde. . . . Simply a pleasure to read."-- Los Angeles Review of Books
Dewey Decimal
792.8092
Synopsis
A buoyant, captivating memoir of a talented dancer's lifelong friendship with one of the choreographic geniuses of our time. Through her experiences in the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, Preger-Simon offers a rare account of exactly how Cunningham taught and interacted with his students., Dancing with Merce Cunningham is a buoyant, captivating memoir of a talented dancer's lifelong friendship with one of the choreographic geniuses of our time. Marianne Preger-Simon's story opens amid the explosion of artistic creativity that followed World War II. While immersed in the vibrant arts scene of postwar Paris during a college year abroad, Preger-Simon was so struck by Merce Cunningham's unconventional dance style that she joined his classes in New York. She soon became an important member of his brand new dance troupe--and a constant friend. Through her experiences in the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, Preger-Simon offers a rare account of exactly how Cunningham taught and interacted with his students. She describes the puzzled reactions of audiences to the novel non-narrative choreography of the company's debut performances. She touches on Cunningham's quicksilver temperament--lamenting his early frustrations with obscurity and the discomfort she suspects he endured in concealing his homosexuality and partnership with composer John Cage--yet she celebrates above all his dependable charm, kindness, and engagement. She also portrays the comradery among the company's dancers, designers, and musicians, many of whom--including Cage, David Tudor, and Carolyn Brown--would become integral to the avant-garde arts movement, as she tells tales of their adventures touring in a VW Microbus across the United States. Finally, reflecting on her connection with Cunningham throughout the latter part of his career, Preger-Simon recalls warm moments that nurtured their enduring bond after she left the dance company and, later, New York. Interspersed with her letters to friends and family, journal entries, and correspondence from Cunningham himself, Preger-Simon's memoir is an intimate look at one of the most influential companies in modern American dance and the brilliance of its visionary leader., Dancing with Merce Cunningham is a buoyant, captivating memoir of a talented dancer?s lifelong friendship with one of the choreographic geniuses of our time.Marianne Preger-Simon?s story opens amid the explosion of artistic creativity that followed World War II. While immersed in the vibrant arts scene of postwar Paris during a college year abroad, Preger-Simon was so struck by Merce Cunningham?s unconventional dance style that she joined his classes in New York. She soon became an important member of his brand new dance troupe?and a constant friend.Through her experiences in the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, Preger-Simon offers a rare account of exactly how Cunningham taught and interacted with his students. She describes the puzzled reactions of audiences to the novel non-narrative choreography of the company?s debut performances. She touches on Cunningham?s quicksilver temperament?lamenting his early frustrations with obscurity and the discomfort she suspects he endured in concealing his homosexuality and partnership with composer John Cage?yet she celebrates above all his dependable charm, kindness, and engagement. She also portrays the comradery among the company?s dancers, designers, and musicians, many of whom?including Cage, David Tudor, and Carolyn Brown?would become integral to the avant-garde arts movement, as she tells tales of their adventures touring in a VW Microbus across the United States.Finally, reflecting on her connection with Cunningham throughout the latter part of his career, Preger-Simon recalls warm moments that nurtured their enduring bond after she left the dance company and, later, New York. Interspersed with her letters to friends and family, journal entries, and correspondence from Cunningham himself, Preger-Simon?s memoir is an intimate look at one of the most influential companies in modern American dance and the brilliance of its visionary leader., Dancing with Merce Cunningham is a buoyant, captivating memoir of a talented dancer's lifelong friendship with one of the choreographic geniuses of our time. Marianne Preger-Simon's story begins amid the explosion of artistic creativity that followed World War II. While immersed in the vibrant arts scene of postwar Paris during a college year abroad, Preger-Simon was so struck by the unconventional dance style of choreographer Merce Cunningham that she joined his classes in New York. She soon became an important member of his brand new dance troupe-and a constant friend. Through her experiences in the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, Preger-Simon offers a rare account of exactly how Cunningham taught and interacted with his students. She describes the puzzled reactions of audiences to the novel non-narrative choreography of the company's debut performances. She also portrays the relationships among the company's dancers, designers, and musicians, many of whom-including John Cage, David Tudor, and Carolyn Brown-would become integral to the avant-garde arts movement, telling tales of their adventures and conversations touring in a VW Microbus across the United States. Finally, reflecting on her connection with Cunningham throughout the latter part of his career, Preger-Simon recalls warm moments that continued to characterize their enduring friendship. Her memoir is an intimate look at the early years of one of the most influential companies in modern American dance and the brilliance of its visionary leader.
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2019
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