Steve Paxton, Magnesium, 1972 (Oberlin College Class)
1972, 9:32
The first ever performed piece considered contact improvisation was danced by Oberlin College students in 1972. The piece was called Magnesium and was choreographed by Steve Paxton, who started this form of dance.
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