Fraleigh, Sondra Horton

Dancing Identity: Metaphysics in Motion

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ISBN 13:
9780822963004
author:
Fraleigh, Sondra Horton
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
University of Pittsburgh Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2004
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
22.9 x 14.3 x 2 centimeters (0.3
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Dance,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£51.57

Description

Dancing Identity: A Meditative Exploration of Self and Movement. This collection of interconnected essays weaves together personal history, poetry, and critical analysis to explore Sondra Fraleigh's journey towards self-definition through art, ritual, feminism, phenomenology, and dance. Over the course of fifteen years, Fraleigh reflects on her experiences with movement, examining how metaphysical concepts are embodied in dance and its therapeutic applications. Through photographs, dance descriptions, and stories from her own past, Fraleigh illustrates her discussions, bridging the gap between dance and everyday movement. Her work seeks to recombine fragmented conceptions of the body and senses, revealing how metaphysics is presented in dance on stage and in therapy. By drawing on diverse sources, including philosophers Simone de Beauvoir and Martin Heidegger, Fraleigh offers new insights into modern life and its transformations in postmodern dance. By exploring the role of movement in personal and political experiences, Dancing Identity presents a unique perspective on the intersection of art, philosophy, and everyday experience.

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