2012 Laureate and choreographer and dancer Mark Morris’ medium is the body

February 06, 2013

In an interview with dance critic Sarah Kaufman at The Washington Post, Mark Morris reflects on his choreographic process, his upcoming work and the music that makes him want to dance.  On February 8 and 9, 2013 the Mark Morris Dance Group will perform a wonderful program at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts that includes three stunning works in their D.C. area premieres,  The Office set to music by Antonín Dvořák; Festival Dance set to Hummel’s Piano Trio No. 5 in E Major; and Socrates, set to music by composer Erik Satie.

Prior to each performance Nancy Umanoff, Executive Director of the Mark Morris Dance Group, will lead a discussion among patrons , allowing them to gain some insight and knowledge about Mark Morris and his world renowned dance group.