Movement Research
| Founded | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Website | movementresearch.org |
The Center for Movement Research is a non-profit organization that offers dance classes, workshops, residencies and performance opportunities for artists in New York City. Its focus is on improvisation, post-modern dance, and experimentation.[1] It was founded in 1978 under the name “The School for Movement Research & Construction” and incorporated in 1980 after its first public performance in 1979. The Center for Movement Research organizes performances at the Judson Memorial Church among other locations around New York City. It has a long tie with Judson Church and Judson Dance Theater which shares some of the same base of artists.[2]
Initiatives
Among Movement Research's initiatives are a weekly dance practice at Judson Memorial Church, Open Performance, an open discussion moderated by a Movement Research Artist-in-Residence, Studies Project, a curated series of panels, and performances focused on a variety of issues, and the two-week Movement Research Festival that explores contemporary dance and the issues around it.[3][4] They also host a series of low-cost classes led by dance artists;[5] an artist in residence program known by the name AIR; and MRX, a traveling artist in residence program.
Publications
Movement Research has two publications: Performance Journal[6], a printed piece that focuses on current issues in performance; and Critical Correspondence, a web-based publication that includes interviews, experimental and scholarly writing, podcasts and video projects. "Critical Correspondence" [7] is currently edited by Biba Bell and Will Rawls.
Past Participating Dancers
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Among dancers previously associated with Movement Research are: Trisha Brown, David Gordon, Ishmael Houston-Jones, Mårten Spångberg, Jennifer Monson, Mary Overlie, Zeena Parkins, Jennifer Lacey, Sarah Michelson, Will Rawls, Miguel Gutierrez, DD Dorvillier, and Simone Forti. [8][9][10]
References
- ^ Portrait of Movement Research in the French magazine Mouvement
- ^ "Movement Research in Residence". Rethinking the Imprint of Judson Dance Theater Fifty Years Later September–December 2012. New Museum. Retrieved 2014-04-08.
- ^ Claudia La Rocco's Art Forum review of "Roll Call" 2009 Movement Research Spring Festival
- ^ Kourlas, Gia (2008-06-07). "For Movement Research, a Time to Cast a Wide Net Over Disciplines and Countries". New York TImes. Retrieved 2014-04-08.
- ^ Art Forum review of Anna Halprin's workshop "Does Dance Make a Difference"
- ^ Brigham Young University's Harold B. Lee library catalog
- ^ Link to Critical Correspondence
- ^ Dunning, Jennifer (1984-12-17). "DANCE: MOVEMENT RESEARCH BENEFIT". The New York Times. Retrieved 2014-04-08.
- ^ Sulcas, Roslyn (2009-12-07). "A Touch of the Full Frontal and Other Dance Comments". New York Times. Retrieved 2014-04-07.
- ^ Supree, Burt (December 18, 1984). "Keep Movin' On". Village Voice.