Considered by many to be today's greatest living choreographer, Merce Cunningham approaches his 10th decade with the same youthful spirit that has guided his remarkable company for more than 50 years. A living legend, his "poetically compelling" (New York Times) works and groundbreaking collaborations with John Cage, contemporary experiments with technology, and enduring collaborations with such visual artists as Robert Rauschenberg have redefined the "rules" of modern dance. His superb ensemble returns to Cal Performances with four repertory programs that demonstrate the span of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company's rich 55-year history and celebrate nearly a half-century of performances at the University of California, Berkeley.

Made possible, in part, by American Express Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional support from The Shenson Foundation.

Program (Nov 7): Cunningham/Suite for Five (1953-1958, revived in 2002), music by John Cage; eyeSpace (20-minute version, 2006), music by Mikel Rouse; BIPED (1999), music by Gavin Bryars
Program (Nov 8): Cunningham/Second Hand (1970, revived 2008), music by John Cage; Split Sides (2003), music by Radiohead and Sigur Ros
Program (Nov 14): Cunningham/eyeSpace (40-minute version, 2007), music by David Behrman and Annea Lockwood; BIPED
Program (Nov 15): Cunningham/Views on Stage (2004), music by John Cage; Crises (1968, revived 2006), music by Conlon Nancarrow; XOVER (2007), music by John Cage

	Program Notes Program notes are available approximately one week before the performance.
	Education/Community Events For two weeks in November (Nov 3-15), the Merce Cunningham Dance Company (MCDC) will engage in a wide-ranging residency that will include collaborations with some of the most creative minds at UC Berkeley and in the Bay Area community. A full schedule will be announced in summer 2008. [More Information]

Parking Alerts: Parking may be a problem on campus for the Fri & Sat, Nov 14 & 15, performances due to Cal Women's and Men's Basketball games, respectively. Please see our Parking Alert section for more information.

Artists links: Merce Cunningham Dance Company site

Fri, Nov 7, 8 pm
Sat, Nov 8, 8 pm
Fri, Nov 14, 8 pm
Sat, Nov 15, 8 pm

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Venue: Zellerbach Hall A

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