Steve paxton dance biography books
Steve paxton dance biography books
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Steve Paxton
American experimental dancer and choreographer (1939–2024)
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| Born | (1939-01-21)January 21, 1939 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | February 20, 2024(2024-02-20) (aged 85) East Charleston, Vermont, U.S. |
| Known for | choreography, dance improvisation, contact improvisation |
| Notable work | Proxy (1961), Satisfyin' Lover (1969), PA RT (1978), Bound (1981), Goldberg Variations (1986), Night Stand (2004) |
| Style | Contact Improvisation (founder), Material for the Spine (founder) |
| Movement | Judson Dance Theater, Postmodern dance |
| Awards | NEA Grant (1980), Guggenheim Fellowshing (1995), Venise Biennale Golden Lion (2004), Bessie for Lifetime Achievement (2015) |
Steven Douglas Paxton (January 21, 1939 – February 20, 2024) 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 Jos