Meredith Monk Brings Dance and Spirit to Folkwang University
At 83, vocal music pioneer Meredith Monk has been teaching at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen as part of the Pina Bausch Guest Professorship. She has inspired international students to dance and radiated an artistic spirit that is sorely missed today. The professorship honors the legacy of choreographer Pina Bausch, who was closely associated with the university. Monk, known for her avant-garde vocal techniques and interdisciplinary performances, brought a unique blend of music and movement to the program.
Key facts
- Meredith Monk is 83 years old.
- She held the Pina Bausch Guest Professorship at Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen.
- Monk taught international students.
- She encouraged students to dance.
- The professorship is named after choreographer Pina Bausch.
- Monk is a pioneer of vocal music.
- Her artistic spirit is described as sorely missing today.
- The event took place in Essen, Germany.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Folkwang University of the Arts
Locations
- Essen
- Germany