另外一位不能不提的是摩斯·康寧漢(英语:Merce Cunningham)(Merce Cunningham),他是瑪莎葛蘭姆的门生。康寧漢技巧强调肢体的线条、空间与节奏,他的舞蹈可以看见很优美的几何图形与线条。他相信肢体都有着自己的線條能量(line of energy)而发展出简明与自然的舞蹈动作。
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