First critical biography of this visionary artist written by a
dance scholar. Simone Forti, groundbreaking improvisor, has spent a
lifetime weaving together the movement of her mind with the
movement of her body to create a unique oeuvre situated at the
intersection of dancing and art practices. Her seminal Dance
Constructions from the 1960s crafted a new approach to dance
composition and helped inspire the investigations of Judson Dance
Theater. In the 1970s, Forti's explorations of animal movements
expanded that legacy to launch improvisation as a valuable artform
in its own right. From her early forays into vocal accompaniment to
her News Animations, Forti has long integrated gesture and text
into compelling performances that consistently stretched the
boundaries of dance to layer abstract movement with story-telling
and political commentary. Her "Land Portraits" series brought an
immersive ecological experience to New York City stages in the
1980s, and she is a beloved teacher and mentor whose Body, Mind,
World workshops have inspired dancers around the world. In this
beautifully written book, author Ann Cooper Albright braids
archival research, extensive interviews, and detailed movement
analyses of Forti's performances to provide the first
kinesthetically-informed and critically-nuanced history of Forti's
multifaceted and extensive career.
General
Imprint: |
Wesleyan University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2024 |
Authors: |
Ann Cooper Albright
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
400 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8195-0109-7 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-8195-0109-3 |
Barcode: |
9780819501097 |
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