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Quote by Lucinda Childs

“I think dancing is an emotional experience.”

Quote by Lucinda Childs

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Lucinda Childs is a renowned American choreographer, born on June 26, 1940. Her dance works are known for their simplicity, abstraction, and experimental nature, profoundly influencing the development of modern dance. more

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