Corinne Rondeau Analyzes Lucinda Childs's Minimalist Choreography at Centre National de la Danse

Corinne Rondeau examines the work of American choreographer Lucinda Childs in a piece titled "Temps/Danse" for the Centre National de la Danse. Childs, trained at Judson Theatre, developed a minimalist project beginning with "Street Dance" in 1964. Her approach is fundamentally tied to a topography of bodies, creating form and novelty through repetition with directional changes. The analysis highlights how shifting perspective and scale transformed this project. The choreographic work emphasizes continuous renewal through subtle variations in movement patterns. Childs's methodology represents a significant contribution to minimalist dance, focusing on spatial relationships and bodily geometry. The discussion centers on how her choreographic structures generate new forms from recurring elements. The piece explores the intersection of minimalism and dance through Childs's pioneering techniques.