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Douglas Dunn is a New York based dancer and choreographer working internationally since 1968. He was a member of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, 1969-’73, and a founding member of Grand Union, 1970-’76. Following early ‘70s duet, solo, and film work, he formed Douglas Dunn + Dancers in 1978, and in 1980 set Stravinsky's Pulcinella on the Paris Opera Ballet. He is Board Member Emeritus of the New York City presenting organization Danspace Project. In 1998 he was awarded a New York Dance & Performance Award for Sustained Achievement, and in 2008 was honored by the French government as Chevalier in the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. While continuing to lead Douglas Dunn + Dancers, he teaches Open Structures at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, and presents Salons at his studio at 541 Broadway in Manhattan. His book of collected writings, Dancer Out of Sight, is available at Amazon.com. Notice of upcoming performances, and other information about the Company, are available at DouglasDunnDance.com.

Mimi Gross is a painter, set and costume designer, and teacher. Working in a variety of media, she has exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is in numerous significant public and private collections. She has received fine arts grants from the NEA, NYFA, Institute of Arts and Letters, and a ‘Bessie’. Currently she is represented by Eric Firestone Gallery, New York. She lives and works in New York City.