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Elaine Summers

American choreographer, intermedia-pioneer, originator of bodymind-work (1925-2014) · United States · On the map · Died at 89

Lillian Elaine Summers was an American choreographer, experimental filmmaker, and intermedia pioneer.

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She was a founding member of the original workshop-group that would form the Judson Dance Theater and she significantly contributed to the interaction of film and dance, as well as the expansion of dance into other related disciplines, such as visual art, film, and theater. She fostered the expansion of performing dance in new, often outdoor locations. Her movement approach Kinetic Awareness offers a comprehensive perspective on human movement and dance.

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United States
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2014 · aged 89

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