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Arrive, Create: a Dance Research Project Focused on Collaboration and Generosity

abstract: This document serves as a discussion of and reflection on the collaborative process of rehearsing and performing arrive, create: a Dance made by Many. My intention for the work was to deconstruct the traditional performance paradigm, focusing on constructing a generous performance atmosphere. During the rehearsal process the cast collectively worked to develop an ensemble dynamic for improvisational dance making. The construct of the performance encouraged the audience to engage with the work, both physically and imaginatively through sensory interaction with objects as well as verbal conversation. This document: recalls my background in dance improvisation; explores the relationship of philosophical and dance-making practices; discusses the process of making and performing the work; discusses research data collected from participants; and reflects on the project as a whole. Topics explored include: phenomenological perspectives, ethics of care, "moving identity", dancers' sense of authorship, transparency of dance work, collaboration, dance filmmaking, and dance improvisation in performance. / Dissertation/Thesis / M.F.A. Dance 2013

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:asu.edu/item:18016
Date January 2013
ContributorsWall-Maclane, Laurel Jasmine (Author), Standley, Eileen (Advisor), Fitzgerald, Mary (Committee member), Etheridge Woodson, Stephani (Committee member), Arizona State University (Publisher)
Source SetsArizona State University
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeMasters Thesis
Format81 pages
Rightshttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/, All Rights Reserved

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