Paul Langland Papers 1926-2011

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Paul Langland Papers 1926-2011

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Paul Langland is a choreographer, dancer and educator. The Paul Langland Papers contain materials related to Langland's projects, performances, teaching, and professional involvement with modern dance techniques, including Allan Wayne Work and Contact Improvisation, from the mid-1970s through 2011.

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Langland, Paul

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Paul Langland is a choreographer, dancer and educator. Langland recieved his BFA in Sculpture and Performace from the California College of Arts and Crafts in 1973. While in California, Langland began his involvement with the Contact Improvisation dance technique, studying under its founder Steve Paxton. After moving to New York City in the 1970s, Langland began working with choreographer and performer Meredith Monk, whose company he later joined. Langland remained a mem...

Monk, Meredith

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Meredith Monk (born New York, NY, Nov. 20, 1942) is a composer, singer, director/choreographer and creator of new opera, music theater works, films and installations. She pioneered what is now called "extended vocal technique" and "interdisciplinary performance." During a career that spans more than 40 years she has been acclaimed by audiences and critics as a major creative force in the performing arts. Since graduating from Sarah Lawrence College in 1964, Monk has rece...

Wayne, Allan

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