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Biography
Mercier Philip "Merce" Cunningham was an American dancer and choreographer who was at the forefront of American modern dance for more than 50 years.
Awards & recognition
- Praemium Imperiale · 2005
- Officer of the Legion of Honour · 2004
- Edward MacDowell Medal · 2003
- Medal of the City of Paris · 2001
- The Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize · 2000
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- Handel Medallion · 1999
- Isadora Duncan Dance Awards · 1999
- Sacem Awards · 1997
- Golden Lion — Lifetime Achievement · 1995
- Bessie Awards · 1993
- National Medal of Arts · 1990
- Knight of the Legion of Honour · 1989
- Kennedy Center Honors · 1985
- Laurence Olivier Award — Best New Dance Production · 1985
- MacArthur Fellows Program · 1985
- Capezio Dance Award · 1977
- Guggenheim Fellowship · 1959
- Guggenheim Fellowship · 1954
- Library of Congress Living Legend
- National Dance Awards
