ENCOUNTER:MERCE Stanford Presidential Lecture: Merce Cunningham in Conversation with John Rockwell

Merce Cunningham and John Rockwell, chief dance critic for the New York Times, converse about Cunningham's lifework and the history of his pioneering dance company. The event features a unique video compilation created specifically for the Presidential Lecture, including rarely seen images from Cunningham's life and art. Presented by the Stanford Humanities Center.

This is event is part of Encounter:Merce, Stanford's campus-wide interdisciplinary exploration through the arts, focusing on the life and art of Merce Cunningham, legendary choreographer, dance innovator, and artistic thinker.