Multi-Faceted Creators
All of the choreographers featured in this playlist are credited with more than one aspect of their dances—including music, set design, costumes, or other creative contributions aside from the movement itself.
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Martha Graham Dance Company
Cave, 2023
Hofesh Shechter created the movement and co-created the score for this work—roles he also filled for Gauthier Dance’s Swan Cake.
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Oona Doherty
Navy Blue, 2023
Oona Doherty shared the design credit for the blue jumpsuits that help create the feeling that these dancers are members of a distinct community.
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Dorrance Dance
Untitled Waveforms, 2021
Both the choreography and the musical score for Untitled Waveforms were created by Nicholas Van Young, who can be seen playing the drums in this clip.
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Trisha Brown Dance Company
L’Amour au théâtre, 2017
The backdrop for this work was based on Trisha Brown’s own visual art.
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Koma Otake
The Ghost Festival, 2017
Best known for his four decades as half of Eiko & Koma, here Koma is credited with conception, design, choreography, and performance.
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Pacific Northwest Ballet
Her Door to the Sky, 2016
Georgia O’Keeffe inspired Jessica Lang to create both the choreography and the set design for this ballet.
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Carmen de Lavallade
The Creation, 2014
As a multi-skilled creative partner, Geoffrey Holder composed the score, designed the costume, and choreographed this work for his wife.
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Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Stamping Ground, 2011
Inspired by Indigenous Australians, Jiří Kylián devised both the choreography and the set and costume design for this work, originally presented by Nederlands Dans Theater.
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nathantrice/RITUALS
Conversations, 2007
Nathan Trice is credited with both the choreography and the costuming for this work exploring the emotional terrain of three couples, in which he also performs.
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Shen Wei Dance Arts
Map, 2006
Responsible for the set and costume design as well as the choreography, Shen Wei also performs in this celebration of bodies and the music of Steve Reich.
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Michael Moschen
Light, Triangle, Curves, 1999
While he shares credit for the choreography, sets, and props, Michael Moschen is solely credited with the conception of this unique work.
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Meredith Monk
Volcano Songs, 1997
Choreographed, composed, and performed by Meredith Monk, this solo showcases a unique artist in her prime.
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Nikolais and Murray Louis Dance
Mechanical Organ, 1996
Choreographer Alwin Nikolais composed the score and designed the lighting for this 1980 work.
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Everett Dance Theatre
The Science Project, 1992
In addition to his role as a performer, Aaron Jungels is credited as both assistant director and production designer of this work directed by his mother, Dorothy Jungels.
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Tere O'Connor Dance
Heaven Up North, 1989
For his company’s Pillow debut in the Ruth St. Denis Studio, Tere O’Connor designed the set, costumes, and props in addition to creating the choreography.
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Laura Dean Dancers and Musicians
Magnetic, 1989
As with many of her works, Laura Dean composed the score as well as choreographing the movement for Magnetic.