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Book Insights of a Dancing Poet

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  • Author : Jon Von Erb
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2019-11-08
  • ISBN : 9780464485780
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book Insights of a Dancing Poet written by Jon Von Erb and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jon Von Erb is first and foremost a poet of the image-based, modernism genre of poetry started in the early 20th century. In this collection of his poems, you will relive the trials and conquests of a professional ballet dancer and teacher. Combined with a sense of humor and his eye for the oddities of life, he will lead you through poetry paths not usually taken. Although he has written poetry for twenty or so years, this is his first solo printed experience and he wishes hopes that you will sit back and enjoy this first collection.

Book The Dancing Poet

Download or read book The Dancing Poet written by Rimli Bhattacharya and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on a range of visual archives and personal collections, the book casts Rabindranath Tagore as the 'Dancing Poet' - in whom the contours of a pan-Indian diversity seek to merge, albeit selectively, with that of the world, eschewing most emphatically the territorial borders of the nation-state while reiterating 'civilizational' strands. The book outlines the contradictions and possibilities in such aspirations, central to the new cultural texts that Tagore seeks to produce in lyric, song, dance, image and sangeet. These are strategic juxtapositions that may yet yield new insights into our old debates on modernity. The locus of this work continues to be the performing woman and the creation of new publics. Dance is the great signifier in this exercise. In the idiom of performance-dance, attempts are made to resolve anxieties about the erotic, to sublimate sexuality, and new dimensions explored in multiple modes of physical culture. Masculinities, whose other need not be femininity, figure prominently in these narratives. Focusing on the first three decades of the twentieth century, the book evokes an international backdrop - of Europe, Asia and the Americas between the world wars - and movements, revolutionary and reactionary, whose thrust was on putting 'the people' centre stage. It takes as a comparative frame cultural fronts emerging in locations as disparate as Russia, Japan and Germany alongside movements in colonial India. Overall, it marks a period when experiments were being made to weave together the hitherto exclusive discourses of education, art and entertainment in self-consciously alternative locales, often with a founding guru at the centre of activities. --

Book Dance Writings   Poetry

Download or read book Dance Writings Poetry written by Edwin Denby and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edwin Denby, who died in 1983, was the most important and influential American dance critic of this century. His reviews and essays, which he wrote for almost thirty years, were possessed of a voice, vision, and passion as compelling and inspiring as his subject. He was also a poet of distinction -- a friend to Frank O'Hara, James Schuyler, and John Ashbery. This book presents a sampling of his reviews, essays, and poems, an exemplary collection that exhibits the elegance, lucidity, and timelessness of Denby's writings.The volume includes Denby's reactions to choreography ranging from Martha Graham to George Balanchine to the Rockettes, as well as his reflections on such general topics as dance in film, dance criticism, and meaning in dance. Denby's writings are presented chronologically, and they not only provide a picture of how his dance theories and reviewing methods evolved but also give an informal history of dance in New York from the late 1930s to the early 1960s. The book -- the Only collection of Denby's writings currently in print -- is an essential resource for students and lover of dance.

Book Dancing With Life

Download or read book Dancing With Life written by Phillip Moffitt and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do we suffer? Is there a purpose to our pain? Noting that human beings have wrestled with such questions for thousands of years, Phillip Moffitt has found answers for his own life in Buddhist philosophy and meditation. Reflecting on his own journey from Esquire magazine editor-in-chief to Buddhist meditation teacher, Moffitt provides a fresh perspective on the Buddha's ancient wisdom, showing how to move from suffering to new awareness and unanticipated joy. In this deeply spiritual book that is sure to become a Buddhist classic, Moffitt explores the twelve insights that underlie the Buddha's core teaching--the Four Noble Truths--and uses these often neglected ideas to guide readers to a more meaningful relationship to suffering. Moffitt write: "These twelve insights teach you to dance with both the joy and pain, finding peace in a balanced mind and calm spirit. As the most specific, practical life instructions I have ever encountered, they serve as an invaluable tool for anyone who seeks a life filled with meaning and well-being." Practicing these twelve insights, as Moffitt suggests, will help readers experience life's difficulties without being filled with stress and anguish, and they will enhance their moments of happiness. With engaging writing and a strong message of self-empowerment, Dancing with Life offers a prescriptive path for finding joy and peace that will appeal to meditation students and readers of "Dharma Wisdom," Moffitt's column in Yoga Journal, as well as anyone searching for a more authentic life.

Book I Dance Because

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  • Author : Susan Gaddy Pope
  • Publisher : Author House
  • Release : 2005-08-12
  • ISBN : 1463455062
  • Pages : 154 pages

Download or read book I Dance Because written by Susan Gaddy Pope and published by Author House. This book was released on 2005-08-12 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this time where children are fighting the battles of low self esteem and self worth, this book will be the equivalent to a refreshing glass of water to those who are thirsty or a breath of fresh air to those who need to breathe. It is my hope that this book will rekindle the fire of a declining American art form. This book is about healing. It contains essays, poems, and insights into dance and it works in a powerful effective way to change the quality of the individual's life experience for the better. Through dance, individuals can display pride, self-expression, and identity. For the students of Dr. E. Alma Flagg School, the history of Modem dance will speak to them personally, as well as culturally. A dance would look quite different without the influence of the African and Latin contribution. Throughout history we have discovered how dance has enabled people to communicate their thoughts and ideas and provide comfort in times of sorrow and misery. I Dance Because.... Is a gift of comfort, peace, hope and inspiration. Page by page you will feel the passion and heartfelt thoughts as dancers describe the reasons they dance. Mrs. Pope has enlisted the talents of many individuals, from many different places to speak to one thing that they all love, DANCING!! She serves as a teacher truly committed towards the promotion of her students as well as her art form. In a short time, I have witnessed her transform some of the most challenging students into individuals who believe in themselves and work diligently to meet her approval. She is truly an asset to our school and I applaud her efforts in compiling this extensive volume of information to motivate the next generations of dancers. Roy T. Wilson Principal Dr. E. Alma Flagg School

Book Dancing on My Ashes

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  • Author : Heather Gilion
  • Publisher : Tate Publishing
  • Release : 2010-05
  • ISBN : 1607998718
  • Pages : 312 pages

Download or read book Dancing on My Ashes written by Heather Gilion and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holly and Heather share their story and help to walk the reader through the painful yet necessary healing process for when life deals us its harshest blows. Dancing on my ashes soothes and empathizes with the broken heart, while sharing the truth of scripture, and the hope that comes from the heart of God.

Book American Smooth

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  • Author : Rita Dove
  • Publisher : W W Norton & Company Incorporated
  • Release : 2006
  • ISBN : 9780393327441
  • Pages : 143 pages

Download or read book American Smooth written by Rita Dove and published by W W Norton & Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2006 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new collection by the Pulitzer Prize-winning former poet laureate celebrates America's cultural heritage with pieces about such topics as World War I's African-American jazz band, a Harlem girl's examination of adult flirting behaviors, and the first African-American Oscar winner. Reprint.

Book Insightful Poetry to Feed the Soul

Download or read book Insightful Poetry to Feed the Soul written by Alvergia N. Barry and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alvergia "Nee-Nee" Barry was born and raised in the Washington Metropolitan Area. She is the eldest of six siblings. She is the mother of three sons and a loving wife. Alvergia is highly committed to giving back and helping others facing opposition which brings immense joy and passion. After experiencing the death of three significant loved ones and tackling other challenges, Alvergia began to notate her feelings. She was inspired to do so by one of those special loved ones. She has captivated the hearts of many who believe in her purpose and mission in life. Alvergia is the CEO and Founder of the Metropolitan Ladies of Camelot, Inc & Outreach Assembly (a charitable 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission to make a positive difference and life changing experience for those less fortunate is apart of the MLOC history ). She is also a motivational speaker, mentor, community advocate and entrepreneur that continues to reach for her destined greatness.

Book Bona Fide Poems of Insight

Download or read book Bona Fide Poems of Insight written by Erika Garcia and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-05-18 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the poetic lyrics of imagination through poetry. This book offers you the experience of happiness with words to make you laugh. You will find insight from these lyrical lines. This poetry will give you a peace of mind.

Book Every Day Is a Poem

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  • Author : Jacqueline Suskin
  • Publisher : Sounds True
  • Release : 2020-10-20
  • ISBN : 1683644859
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Every Day Is a Poem written by Jacqueline Suskin and published by Sounds True. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This is a practical guide for everyone to learn the requisite art of slowing down, becoming more curious in order to ‘nurture transformation and love limitlessly.’” —Derrick C. Brown, author of Hello. It Doesn’t Matter., UH-OH, and How the Body Works the Dark How do we deal with the heaviness of everyday living? When we are surrounded by uncertainty, distrust, and destruction, how do we sift through the chaos and enjoy being alive? In Every Day Is a Poem, Jacqueline Suskin aims to answer these questions by using poetry as a tool for finding clarity and feeling relief. With provocative questions, writing practices, and mindset exercises, this celebrated poet shows you how to focus your senses, cultivate curiosity, and create your own document of the world’s beauty. Emphasizing that the personal is inextricable from the creative, Suskin offers specific instructions on how make a map of your past and engage with your pain to write a healing poem. Poetry isn’t a magic cure-all that makes adversity vanish, but it does summon the wondrous and sublime out of the shadows. Suskin seeks to remind you how incredible it is to be alive at all, even when it hurts. Most importantly, Every Day Is a Poem reveals that we all have the ability to weave beauty and meaning out of otherwise difficult and overwhelming times.

Book A Flash of Insight and Other Poems

Download or read book A Flash of Insight and Other Poems written by David J de Young and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-01-10 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The collected poems of David J de Young, most previously unpublished. 70 poems touching on topics from Elvis, to Hostess Twinkies, to late-life fatherhood. This is David de Young's first anthology of poetry, assembled from poems written over thirty-three years, from 1984 to 2017.

Book Dance We Do

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ntozake Shange
  • Publisher : Beacon Press
  • Release : 2020-10-13
  • ISBN : 0807091871
  • Pages : 168 pages

Download or read book Dance We Do written by Ntozake Shange and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her first posthumous work, the revered poet crafts a personal history of Black dance and captures the careers of legendary dancers along with her own rhythmic beginnings. Many learned of Ntozake Shange’s ability to blend movement with words when her acclaimed choreopoem for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf made its way to Broadway in 1976, eventually winning an Obie Award the following year. But before she found fame as a writer, poet, performer, dancer, and storyteller, she was an untrained student who found her footing in others’ classrooms. Dance We Do is a tribute to those who taught her and her passion for rhythm, movement, and dance. After 20 years of research, writing, and devotion, Ntozake Shange tells her history of Black dance through a series of portraits of the dancers who trained her, moved with her, and inspired her to share the power of the Black body with her audience. Shange celebrates and honors the contributions of the often unrecognized pioneers who continued the path Katherine Dunham paved through the twentieth century. Dance We Do features a stunning photo insert along with personal interviews with Mickey Davidson, Halifu Osumare, Camille Brown, and Dianne McIntyre. In what is now one of her final works, Ntozake Shange welcomes the reader into the world she loved best.

Book I Dance Because

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  • Author : Susan Gaddy Pope
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2005-08
  • ISBN : 9781420844993
  • Pages : 152 pages

Download or read book I Dance Because written by Susan Gaddy Pope and published by . This book was released on 2005-08 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if vampires were part of a war between Heaven and Hell being fought on Earth? How would The Church react and whom would they send to deal with these demonic Creatures of the Night? At the turn of the century, Manhattan is plagued by the arrival of a fearsome master vampire and the only person who can oppose him, a vampire hunter's apprentice, will discover that behind this vampire's power is a dark secret that could make the fiend impossible to destroy.

Book Swan

    Book Details:
  • Author : Laurel Snyder
  • Publisher : Chronicle Books
  • Release : 2015-08-18
  • ISBN : 1452153639
  • Pages : 52 pages

Download or read book Swan written by Laurel Snyder and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2015-08-18 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world is big. Anna is small. The snow is everywhere and all around. But one night . . . One night, her mother takes her to the ballet, and everything is changed. Anna finds a beauty inside herself that she cannot contain. So begins the journey of a girl who will one day grow up to be the most famous prima ballerina of all time, inspiring legions of dancers after her: the brave, the generous, the transcendently gifted Anna Pavlova. Beautiful, inspirational, and triumphant, Anna Pavlova's life is masterfully captured in this exquisite picture book.

Book Six Modernist Moments in Poetry

Download or read book Six Modernist Moments in Poetry written by David Young and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Along with the four poems written in English, the two non-English poems are presented and discussed in Young's own translations. He describes the provenance of each of the six poems, puts it in the context of its time and the poet's career, and surrounds it with references to other poems that are quoted generously. In this way, each poem is not only fully explicated but also presented as a kind of preeminent example representing other poems of its type. Combining close reading with contextual discussion, this book is a significant contribution to the fields of poetry and modernism."--BOOK JACKET.

Book My Mother Was a Freedom Fighter

Download or read book My Mother Was a Freedom Fighter written by Aja Monet and published by Haymarket Books. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am 27 and have never killed a man but I know the face of death as if heirloom my country memorizes murder as lullaby —from “For Fahd” Textured with the sights and sounds of growing up in East New York in the nineties, to school on the South Side of Chicago, all the way to the olive groves of Palestine, My Mother Is a Freedom Fighter is Aja Monet’s ode to mothers, daughters, and sisters—the tiny gods who fight to change the world. Complemented by striking cover art from Carrie Mae Weems, these stunning poems tackle racism, sexism, genocide, displacement, heartbreak, and grief, but also love, motherhood, spirituality, and Black joy. Praise for Aja Monet: ““[Monet] is the true definition of an artist.” —Harry Belafonte ““In Paris, she walked out onto the stage, opened her mouth and spoke. At the first utterance I heard that rare something that said this is special and knew immediately that Aja Monet was one of the Ones who will mark the sound of the ages. She brings depth of voice to the voiceless, and through her we sing a powerful song.” —Carrie Mae Weems Of Cuban-Jamaican descent, Aja Monet is an internationally established poet, performer, singer, songwriter, educator, and human rights advocate. Monet is also the youngest person to win the legendary Nuyorican Poet’s Café Grand Slam title.

Book A Defence of Wandering and Poetry

Download or read book A Defence of Wandering and Poetry written by Julian Scutts and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: