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Engaging (some of) the letters of Merce Cunningham’s name as a guide for a six-part time structure, MERCUA/uncommon times reimagined elements of Cunningham’s philosophy of dance and collaboration for a one-time MCA presentation. The hourlong performance responded to the contemporary-historical moment as multiple contradictory time signatures within a single event. The event featured set elements by visual artist Max Guy and music performed by Yvonne Lam of Eighth Blackbird.

This performance was created in response to the MCA’s exhibition Merce Cunningham: Common Time.