Be there when the DANCE ON ENSEMBLE performs a new interpretation of Merce Cunningham's piece "Story" (1963) at the Museum Ludwig on January 6 and 7, 2026! Cunningham has shaped modern dance like almost no other choreographer. Chance plays an important role in "Story". The structure of the piece is variable: the overall duration, sequences and order change from one performance to the next. The dancers decide independently on movements, space and time.

As there are only a few notes by Cunningham and a single film recording of "Story", a detailed reconstruction is not possible. Daniel Squire, who worked with Cunningham for many years, taught the dancers the familiar sequences and motivated them to develop new movement elements that fit the piece. The stage, costumes and lighting are based on the concepts of Robert Rauschenberg.

Dance On Ensemble with Ty Boomershine, Mattef Kuhlmey (live music & sound), Emma Lewis, Gesine Moog, Miki Orihara, Tim Persent, Jone San Martin, Marco Volta & donna Kukama (artist)

Köln Story - A 2025 re-imagining of Merce Cunningham's Story, 1963

An event as part of the exhibition "Five Friends. John Cage, Merce Cunningham, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Cy Twombly".

Free choice of seats

Venue: DC Hall in the Museum Ludwig

Tickets at www.shop.museum-ludwig.de

Please note This is a special event. The Fünf Freunde exhibition will remain closed on this evening.