Struggle for flight: the process of making aerial dances

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Publication Type thesis
School or College College of Fine Arts
Department Dance, Modern
Author Hane, Julianna Gaillard
Title Struggle for flight: the process of making aerial dances
Date 2010-08
Description 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.
Type Text
Publisher University of Utah
Subject Aerial dance; Modern dance
Dissertation Institution University of Utah
Dissertation Name MFA
Language eng
Rights Management ©Julianna Gaillard Hane
Format Medium application/pdf
Format Extent 27,533 bytes
Identifier us-etd2,160514
Source original in Marriott Library Special Collections ; GV8.5 2010 .H36
ARK ark:/87278/s62z1m4d
Setname ir_etd
ID 193430
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s62z1m4d
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