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“When I became a student at Sarah Lawrence, everything changed… that experience shifted the direction of my life entirely.” That’s how acclaimed choreographer and dancer Lucinda Childs ’62 describes the moment dance first entered her life.
In a recent profile in The Cut, Childs reflects on her pioneering role in postmodern dance and the minimalist movement that reshaped contemporary choreography and has influenced generations of artists and audiences worldwide.
In the interview, Childs points to her time at Sarah Lawrence, including her encounter with Merce Cunningham, as a formative turning point. Decades later, her work continues to evolve, with recent performances of her early pieces at the Guggenheim Museum.
In 2025, the College honored Childs with an honorary degree, recognizing her extraordinary contributions to the arts and her enduring spirit of creative exploration.