Trisha Brown
Choreographer and modern dance innovator
Choreographer and modern dance innovator
2017
9 years ago — 81 years old
Artists & Creatives
United States
Pioneered postmodern dance and founded the Trisha Brown Dance Company. Created landmark works that incorporated elements of visual art and installation into performances. Collaborated with various artists across disciplines, and her choreography frequently challenged the traditional notions of movement and performance space. Served as a key figure in the Judson Dance Theater, contributing to the experimental dance movement of the 1960s.
Founded Trisha Brown Dance Company in 1970
Created iconic works like 'Roof Piece' and 'Set and Reset'
Received the National Medal of Arts in 2013
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