Two dancers in tan, dotted body suits crouched on floor with one arm extended

Film: "Cunningham" (2019)

Join the Department of Dance in conjunction with the Cunningham Summer Dance Intensive for the special screening of CUNNINGHAM.

A film by Alla Kovgan. 93 minutes, Germany / France / USA

Synopsis

CUNNINGHAM traces Merce Cunningham's artistic evolution over three decades of risk and discovery (1944-1972), from his early years as a struggling dancer in postwar New York to his emergence as one of the world's most visionary choreographers. The 3D technology weaves together Merce's philosophies and stories, creating a visceral journey into his innovative work. A breathtaking explosion of dance, music, and never-before-seen archival material, CUNNINGHAM is a timely tribute to one of the world's greatest modern dance artists.

Image Credit: A scene from CUNNINGHAM (header), a Magnolia Pictures release. © Mko Malkshasyan. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures; Theatrical one-sheet for CUNNINGHAM, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

Theatrical poster with a black and white collage of a dancer in various poses on a blue background

Contact

For further information on this event, contact Brian Cudiamat at or (217) 333-0889

All participants are welcome. To request disability-related accommodations for this event, please contact Brian Cudiamat at or (217) 244-5586.