Steve paxton dance biography
Steve paxton dance biography
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Steve Paxton
American experimental dancer and choreographer (–)
Steve Paxton | |
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Steve Paxton | |
| Born | ()January 21, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | February 20, () (aged&#;85) East Charleston, Vermont, U.S. |
| Known&#;for | choreography, dance improvisation, contact improvisation |
| Notable work | Proxy (), Satisfyin' Lover (), PA RT (), Bound (), Goldberg Variations (), Night Stand () |
| Style | Contact Improvisation (founder), Material for the Spine (founder) |
| Movement | Judson Dance Theater, Postmodern dance |
| Awards | NEA Grant (), Guggenheim Fellowshing (), Venise Biennale Golden Lion (), Bessie for Lifetime Achievement () |
Steven Douglas Paxton (January 21, – February 20, ) was an American experimental dancer and choreographer.
His early background was in gymnastics while his later training included three years with Merce Cunningham and a year with José Limón. As a founding member of the Judson Dance Theater,[1] he performed works by Y