Join us for an open rehearsal of In Conversation with Merce - a unique choreographic exploration in conversation with modern dance legend, Merce Cunningham.

Merce Cunningham's work returns to Kansas City after 20 years. Two local Kansas City choreographers, Tristian Griffin and Tempe Ostergren, will explore one of Merce Cunningham's works, Doubles, and seek inspiration from Merce's seven-decade career.

Staged by Trustee Patricia Lent & former company member Dylan Crossman, the local dancers will explore both Doubles, and new works by Tristian & Tempe. This two-week process will culminate in a future performance of the three works. Join us for a glimpse of this process during an open rehearsal :

Saturday, Aug 6th

2:00pm at Charlotte Street Foundation

Dancers : James Kirby Rogers, Alexis Borth, Erin Mesaros, Sarah McGuyer, Tristian Griffin

Presented by : RISE ARTS & The Merce Trust

*Masking is required at this event for the safety of the community & artists

www.mercecunningham.org

Merce Cunningham, considered the most influential choreographer of the 20th century, was a many-sided artist. He was a dance-maker, a fierce collaborator, a chance taker, a boundless innovator, a film producer, and a teacher. During his 70 years of creative practice, Cunningham's exploration forever changed the landscape of dance, music, and contemporary art.

RISE ARTS : Curating movement film & art across disciplines. IG : @_risearts

Artistic Director : Lindsay Clipner

Tickets : donation based

RISE ARTS is committed to bringing artists together to inspire meaningful conversation, to allow space for each artist's individual reflection & contribution, as well as to encourage the development of each artist's voice - with the intention to blur the lines between artistic disciplines.

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