Struggle for flight : the process of making aerial dances
Auteurs : Gaillard Hane, Julianna (Auteur)
Lieu de publication : Salt Lake City (États-Unis)
Éditeur : University of Utah
Date de publication : August 2010
Langue : Anglais
Description : 34 p. ; 28 cm.
Notes : Bibliogr. : p. 33-34
Sujets :
Danse aérienne - Philosophie et théorie
Chorégraphie - Philosophie et théorie
Processus de création - Recherche
Dépouillement du document :
Background on aerial dance
My background
The myth of human flight
Starting over
Facing the net
Hold on let go
Past experience and deep beliefs
Am I an artist ?
Résumé :
Finding my voice as a choreographer in the genre of aerial dance serves as the focus of this thesis. In order to provide context, a brief history of aerial dance illuminates the connections between aerial dance and modern dance aesthetics as well as its inclusion in academic dance programs. I began my research by exploring the myth of human flight, but quickly changed course when the aerial apparatus I selected did not lend itself to this idea. Through the process of creating three different aerial dances, I explore several themes pivotal to aerial choreography including declaring an intention, embodying an intention, and learning to be present even when the process involved struggle. A reflection on my own experiences and deep beliefs sheds light on my choices as a dancer and choreographer. Finally, I discuss the journey of finding my niche as an aerial dance artist. [author summary]
Collection : Bibliothèque de l'École nationale de cirque
Localisation : Études, rapports et articles de périodiques
Cote : 791.340 1 G139s 2010