Nearly 90² (2009)

Music: John Paul Jones, Takehisa Kosugi

Costumes: Anna Finke
Lighting: Christine Shallenberg

Nearly 90² is a restaged version of Nearly Ninety, Cunningham's final work, presented against a black backdrop with new costumes and lighting. The pared-down production brings a renewed clarity to the choreography, illuminating the keen, geometric beauty honed over Cunningham's 65-year career of dancemaking. Like the original iteration, the work weaves together languid, meditative phrases and vigorous ensembles to create a richly textured evening of dance. The work is performed without intermission and is accompanied by new music from former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones and mixed-media sound composer Takehisa Kosugi.

Nearly 90² was first performed at the Krannert Center for the Arts (Urbana, IL) on September 25, 2009.