Modern Dance
Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham, Paul Taylor, Twayla Tharp
Merce Cunningham
Merce Cunningham (1919-2009) - He was a dancer and choreographer and was part of the Graham Company from 1939-1945. He later created his own company and style of modern dance. He often created dances without the knowledge of the music and set designs that would accompany the dance. He was known for his methods of chance in composition.