Involuntary Motion contributes to the study of refugee flight by using movement as a lens to explore problems in refugee performance and understand the experience of bodies in motion. Drawing from somatics, movement analysis, and dance praxis, the chapters explore forces that set bodies in motion; the spaces in which forced movement occurs; the movement of refugee identity arcs; the monstrosity of refugee performance; and the relationship between writing and body culture. How does forced movement impact identity? What are the philosophical implications of robbing individuals of agency over motion? What performances does involuntary motion necessitate? These questions are important as the world confronts the threat of a return of the horrors of the twentieth century. Bringing together debates in migration studies and movement studies, the book argues that refugees are akin to dancers performing on disappearing stages not of their choosing. It will be of great interest to students and scholars of performance, dance, and politics.

Involuntary Motion contributes to the study of refugee flight by using movement as a lens to explore problems in refugee performance and understand the experience of bodies in motion. Drawing from somatics, movement analysis, and dance praxis, the chapters explore forces that set bodies in motion; the spaces in which forced movement occurs; the movement of refugee identity arcs; the monstrosity of refugee performance; and the relationship between writing and body culture. How does forced movement impact identity? What are the philosophical implications of robbing individuals of agency over motion? What performances does involuntary motion necessitate? These questions are important as the world confronts the threat of a return of the horrors of the twentieth century. Bringing together debates in migration studies and movement studies, the book argues that refugees are akin to dancers performing on disappearing stages not of their choosing. It will be of great interest to students and scholars of performance, dance, and politics.

In a moment of despair, and lost without hope, David Costa prayed out to God an asked Jesus for forgiveness of his sins. Like so many before him, he believed he was saved. But later in life, an alluring question overcame him: Who really is Jesus? Raised in part in a non-religious home by a scientist father, David was taught to question things. His personal journey has lead him to the heart of Christianity by asking ten questions of Jesus, such as: Where are Heaven and Hell located? and Does God have a plan for everyone? The questions have been graciously answered in Jesus name by Senior Pastor Dr. Jeff Kaplan and Death Row Ministers Jerome Derricks & Michael Nadraus. David then analyzes his clergymen's answers and then brings to discussion his own findings. Whether you are a Christian, atheist, or agnostic, your interpretation of the Bible and Jesus will never be the same