Trisha Brown (1936-2017) was a groundbreaking American choreographer and dancer, renowned as a co-founder of the Judson Dance Theater and a central figure in the postmodern dance movement. After earning her degree from Mills College and studying with influential figures like Merce Cunningham, she moved to New York City in 1961, subsequently forming the Trisha Brown Dance Company in 1970.
Brown's innovative work often challenged conventional notions of performance and gravity, famously utilizing ropes and harnesses for "equipment pieces" like Walking on the Wall (1971). She also transformed urban spaces into dynamic stages, exemplified by her site-specific Roof Piece (1971), performed across multiple New York City rooftops. Her unique dance method, characterized by rigorous structures, pedestrian movements, and a distinctive humor, continues to profoundly influence international contemporary dance.