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1) In which year was Merce Cunningham born? Merce Cunningham was born in 1919 2) What was his original career choice? His first career option was acting 3) List 2 Dance styles he has studied Merce Cunningham has studied many styles including ballet and folk dance. 4) Give an example of a solo role he danced for Martha Graham A solo role he performed was The Revivalist in "Appalachian Spring" 5) What did he not like about Graham's dances? Merce Cunningham did not like Martha Graham's ideas about dance expressing emotion; the character's feelings and the dancers' state of mind. 6) When did he set up his own company? His dance company was set up in 1953 7) What is the name of his company? The creative title of his company is 'The Merce Cunningham Dance Company' 8) Why are his dances called "formal" and "abstract"? In "formal" or "abstract" dances, the steps don't have a particular meaning. Cunningham uses this style because he likes...

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