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PublisherWesleyan University Press

ISBN-100819569518

ISBN-139780819569516

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Book TitleHiking the Horizontal : Field Notes from a Choreographer

Number of Pages332 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicWomen, Dance / Modern, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Dance / General, Dance / Choreography & Dance Notation, United States / General

Publication Year2011

IllustratorYes

GenrePerforming Arts, Biography & Autobiography, History

AuthorLiz Lerman

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight21.7 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.4 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2010-038870

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"Hiking the Horizontal constructs a portrait of a compelling artist whose convictions are at the core of her creative engagement in dance-a choreographer whose activism is personal."-Rita Felciano, Dance Chronicle, "The strengths of this book lie in its broad reach and in Lerman's capacity to share nuanced learning in conversational language. She investigates numerous processes central to making, working, and living in various professional and personal communities. 'Hiking' with wisdom and humility across the horizon of these years, she manages, nonetheless, to dig deeplyÉHighly recommended."ÑS.E. Friedler, CHOICE, "Lerman's concise text inspires and equips the reader with a host of new perspectives from which to tackle the making of artworks. ...Lerman's ideas are novel, deep, and challenging and, as such, require time to take in, analyze, and potentially adopt." -Lisa Jo Sagolla, BackStage magazine, "Lerman's concise text inspires and equips the reader with a host of new perspectives from which to tackle the making of artworks. ...Lerman's ideas are novel, deep, and challenging and, as such, require time to take in, analyze, and potentially adopt."-Lisa Jo Sagolla, BackStage magazine, "Hiking the Horizontal constructs a portrait of a compelling artist whose convictions are at the core of her creative engagement in danceÑa choreographer whose activism is personal."ÑRita Felciano, Dance Chronicle, "Hiking the Horizontal is a necessary addition to the libraries of dance aficionados and artists. But it also has much to offer to the broader dialogue on the arts. lerman is thoughtful, insightful and gentle in her approach, and her message carries deep value."--Peter DeVries, Dance International, "Hiking the Horizontal constructs a portrait of a compelling artist whose convictions are at the core of her creative engagement in dance--a choreographer whose activism is personal."--Rita Felciano, Dance Chronicle, "Lerman is that rare artist who has pioneered new pathways into the human spirit, and who is blessed with the facility of not just creating her art but of explaining it as well. Hiking the Horizonta l is a combination of explanation and inquiry, couched in a narrative that is contagious with sensitivity, grace, and wisdom."--Dr. Lawrence A. Hoffman, rabbi, Friedman Professor of Liturgy, Worship and Ritual "Liz Lerman defies categorization, mixing ideas and practices we are taught to keep separate. She catapults herself into art and politics, science and spirituality, community-based and high art contexts. This generous book will give heart to artists who both respect tradition and seek their own path."--Jan Cohen Cruz, director, Imagining America: Artists and Scholars in Public Life "When Liz speaks a word it is more than a word. The word becomes a world. When Liz speaks a sentence, a whole/holy history unfurls. She invites us to see, sense, feel and breathe. When Liz speaks her wordslisten."--Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Founding Artistic Director and Visioning Partner, Urban Bush Women "Liz teaches us that artists and citizens can dance a new world into existence through questions. Creating across the horizontal is both the destination and the journey, and the essential tools of Hiking will help us make it 'there', together."--Vijay Gupta, Violinist, Founder of Street Symphony "...a book full of inspiring and provocative wisdom from one of America's most influential choreographers. Through her journey, we tap into our own creativity by considering what it means to 'turn discomfort into inquiry', 'rattle around in other people's universes' and much more."--Pamela Tatge, Executive and Artistic Director, Jacob's Pillow, "Lerman's concise text inspires and equips the reader with a host of new perspectives from which to tackle the making of artworks. Lerman's ideas are novel, deep, and challenging and, as such, require time to take in, analyze, and potentially adopt." -Lisa Jo Sagolla, BackStage magazine, Lerman's concise text inspires and equips the reader with a host of new perspectives from which to tackle the making of artworks. ...Lerman's ideas are novel, deep, and challenging and, as such, require time to take in, analyze, and potentially adopt., "Lerman is that rare artist who has pioneered new pathways into the human spirit, and who is blessed with the facility of not just creating her art but of explaining it as well. Hiking the Horizonta l is a combination of explanation and inquiry, couched in a narrative that is contagious with sensitivity, grace, and wisdom."--Dr. Lawrence A. Hoffman, rabbi, Friedman Professor of Liturgy, Worship and Ritual "Liz Lerman defies categorization, mixing ideas and practices we are taught to keep separate. She catapults herself into art and politics, science and spirituality, community-based and high art contexts. This generous book will give heart to artists who both respect tradition and seek their own path."--Jan Cohen Cruz, director, Imagining America: Artists and Scholars in Public Life, (R)eaders will be excited to evaluate and evolve their own practices. Anyone interested in making or teaching dance, regardless of where the dance takes place, who is dancing, or what it is about, will agree that this book matters., "Lerman's concise text inspires and equips the reader with a host of new perspectives from which to tackle the making of artworks. â€¦Lerman's ideas are novel, deep, and challenging and, as such, require time to take in, analyze, and potentially adopt."-Lisa Jo Sagolla, BackStage magazine, "The strengths of this book lie in its broad reach and in Lerman's capacity to share nuanced learning in conversational language. She investigates numerous processes central to making, working, and living in various professional and personal communities. 'Hiking' with wisdom and humility across the horizon of these years, she manages, nonetheless, to dig deeplyâ€¦Highly recommended."-S.E. Friedler, CHOICE, "Lerman's concise text inspires and equips the reader with a host of new perspectives from which to tackle the making of artworks. Lerman's ideas are novel, deep, and challenging and, as such, require time to take in, analyze, and potentially adopt."--Lisa Jo Sagolla, BackStage magazine "[R]eaders will be excited to evaluate and evolve their own practices. Anyone interested in making or teaching dance, regardless of where the dance takes place, who is dancing, or what it is about, will agree that this book matters."--Karen Schupp, Journal of Dance Education "The strengths of this book lie in its broad reach and in Lerman's capacity to share nuanced learning in conversational language. She investigates numerous processes central to making, working, and living in various professional and personal communities. 'Hiking' with wisdom and humility across the horizon of these years, she manages, nonetheless, to dig deeply. Highly recommended."--S.E. Friedler, Choice " Hiking the Horizontal constructs a portrait of a compelling artist whose convictions are at the core of her creative engagement in dance--a choreographer whose activism is personal."--Rita Felciano, Dance Chronicle " Hiking the Horizontal is a necessary addition to the libraries of dance aficionados and artists. But it also has much to offer to the broader dialogue on the arts. Lerman is thoughtful, insightful and gentle in her approach, and her message carries deep value."--Peter DeVries, Dance International, "Lerman's concise text inspires and equips the reader with a host of new perspectives from which to tackle the making of artworks. ... Lerman's ideas are novel, deep, and challenging and, as such, require time to take in, analyze, and potentially adopt."--Lisa Jo Sagolla, BackStage magazine "[R]eaders will be excited to evaluate and evolve their own practices. Anyone interested in making or teaching dance, regardless of where the dance takes place, who is dancing, or what it is about, will agree that this book matters."--Karen Schupp, Journal of Dance Education "The strengths of this book lie in its broad reach and in Lerman's capacity to share nuanced learning in conversational language. She investigates numerous processes central to making, working, and living in various professional and personal communities. 'Hiking' with wisdom and humility across the horizon of these years, she manages, nonetheless, to dig deeply...Highly recommended."--S.E. Friedler, Choice "Hiking the Horizontal constructs a portrait of a compelling artist whose convictions are at the core of her creative engagement in dance--a choreographer whose activism is personal."--Rita Felciano, Dance Chronicle "Hiking the Horizontal is a necessary addition to the libraries of dance aficionados and artists. But it also has much to offer to the broader dialogue on the arts. Lerman is thoughtful, insightful and gentle in her approach, and her message carries deep value."--Peter DeVries, Dance International, "Lerman's concise text inspires and equips the reader with a host of new perspectives from which to tackle the making of artworks. ÉLerman's ideas are novel, deep, and challenging and, as such, require time to take in, analyze, and potentially adopt." ÑLisa Jo Sagolla, BackStage magazine, The strengths of this book lie in its broad reach and in Lerman's capacity to share nuanced learning in conversational language. She investigates numerous processes central to making, working, and living in various professional and personal communities. 'Hiking' with wisdom and humility across the horizon of these years, she manages, nonetheless, to dig deeply...Highly recommended., "The strengths of this book lie in its broad reach and in Lerman's capacity to share nuanced learning in conversational language. She investigates numerous processes central to making, working, and living in various professional and personal communities. 'Hiking' with wisdom and humility across the horizon of these years, she manages, nonetheless, to dig deeply Highly recommended."-S.E. Friedler, CHOICE, "(R)eaders will be excited to evaluate and evolve their own practices. Anyone interested in making or teaching dance, regardless of where the dance takes place, who is dancing, or what it is about, will agree that this book matters."-Karen Schupp, Journal of Dance Education, "The strengths of this book lie in its broad reach and in Lerman's capacity to share nuanced learning in conversational language. She investigates numerous processes central to making, working, and living in various professional and personal communities. 'Hiking' with wisdom and humility across the horizon of these years, she manages, nonetheless, to dig deeply...Highly recommended."-S.E. Friedler, CHOICE, "Lerman's concise text inspires and equips the reader with a host of new perspectives from which to tackle the making of artworks. ... Lerman's ideas are novel, deep, and challenging and, as such, require time to take in, analyze, and potentially adopt."--Lisa Jo Sagolla, BackStage magazine "Hiking the Horizontal is a necessary addition to the libraries of dance aficionados and artists. But it also has much to offer to the broader dialogue on the arts. Lerman is thoughtful, insightful and gentle in her approach, and her message carries deep value."--Peter DeVries, Dance International "(R)eaders will be excited to evaluate and evolve their own practices. Anyone interested in making or teaching dance, regardless of where the dance takes place, who is dancing, or what it is about, will agree that this book matters."--Karen Schupp, Journal of Dance Education "Hiking the Horizontal is a necessary addition to the libraries of dance aficionados and artists. But it also has much to offer to the broader dialogue on the arts. Lerman is thoughtful, insightful and gentle in her approach, and her message carries deep value."--Peter DeVries, Dance International "Hiking the Horizontal constructs a portrait of a compelling artist whose convictions are at the core of her creative engagement in dance--a choreographer whose activism is personal."--Rita Felciano, Dance Chronicle "Hiking the Horizontal constructs a portrait of a compelling artist whose convictions are at the core of her creative engagement in dance--a choreographer whose activism is personal."--Rita Felciano, Dance Chronicle "The strengths of this book lie in its broad reach and in Lerman's capacity to share nuanced learning in conversational language. She investigates numerous processes central to making, working, and living in various professional and personal communities. 'Hiking' with wisdom and humility across the horizon of these years, she manages, nonetheless, to dig deeplyHighly recommended."--S.E. Friedler, Choice "The strengths of this book lie in its broad reach and in Lerman's capacity to share nuanced learning in conversational language. She investigates numerous processes central to making, working, and living in various professional and personal communities. 'Hiking' with wisdom and humility across the horizon of these years, she manages, nonetheless, to dig deeplyHighly recommended."--S.E. Friedler, CHOICE "Lerman's concise text inspires and equips the reader with a host of new perspectives from which to tackle the making of artworks. Lerman's ideas are novel, deep, and challenging and, as such, require time to take in, analyze, and potentially adopt."--Lisa Jo Sagolla, BackStage magazine "[R]eaders will be excited to evaluate and evolve their own practices. Anyone interested in making or teaching dance, regardless of where the dance takes place, who is dancing, or what it is about, will agree that this book matters."--Karen Schupp, Journal of Dance Education "Lerman's concise text inspires and equips the reader with a host of new perspectives from which to tackle the making of artworks. Lerman's ideas are novel, deep, and challenging and, as such, require time to take in, analyze, and potentially adopt."--Lisa Jo Sagolla, BackStage magazine "(R)eaders will be excited to evaluate and evolve their own practices. Anyone interested in making or teaching dance, regardless of where the dance takes place, who is dancing, or what it is about, will agree that this book matters."--Karen Schupp, Journal of Dance Education, "(R)eaders will be excited to evaluate and evolve their own practices. Anyone interested in making or teaching dance, regardless of where the dance takes place, who is dancing, or what it is about, will agree that this book matters."ÑKaren Schupp, Journal of Dance Education, "Lerman's concise text inspires and equips the reader with a host of new perspectives from which to tackle the making of artworks. ...Lerman's ideas are novel, deep, and challenging and, as such, require time to take in, analyze, and potentially adopt." --Lisa Jo Sagolla, BackStage magazine, Hiking the Horizontal constructs a portrait of a compelling artist whose convictions are at the core of her creative engagement in dance-a choreographer whose activism is personal.

Dewey Decimal792.8/2092 B

Table Of ContentAcknowledgments PROLOGUE QUESTIONS AS A WAY OF LIFE Fueling the Imagination Asking Questions as a Way of Life Two Dances: The Oldest and One Not Yet Made Wondering about Books The Sounds of St. Albans Was Einstein a Choreographer? Influence, Inquiry, Action WHO GETS TO DANCE? Manifesto The Roosevelt, Dancing The Shipyard, Dancing Speech and Silence: The Who Matters A Liberation in the Gallery Being Another: One Kind of Technique WHAT IS THE DANCING ABOUT I Met a Physicist Finding the Fish: On Meaning, Narrative, and Subject Matter Dancing Dancing on Both Sides of the Brain: An Essay in Text and Movement Justice and Genetics: Two Program Notes The Problem of Abstraction Two Ways To Be an Angel PORTFOLIO OF SITE-SPECIFIC DANCES WHERE IS THE DANCE HAPPENING? Scene at a Bedside Choreographing Space My Favorite Night at Temple Micah The Stage and Why It Matters Three Places, Three Stories STRUCTURES AND UNDERPINNINGS A Brief Conversation with a Friend What Happens on a Residency? Dilemmas of Practice in Art and Healing: Response to an Email Structure: the Container that Holds the Dance What Is The Toolbox? Rehearsal, Defined and Redefined Free Fall PORTFOLIO OF STAGE DANCES TRANSDOMAIN PRACTICES Calling the Ancestors In Defense of Creative Research Onward with Petichta Fresh Readings: Reviewing Books on Tango and Nureyev Ruminations and Curiosities: A Series of Anecdotes and the Questions That Follow Partnering and People Seven Paths to Creativity POLITICS Two Assertions A Return to Inquiry Activism, Professionalism, Purity It Is Easier to be Against President Bush Than It Is to Change Small Dynamics in Our Own Field A Job Swap and Slow Banking: Two Op-Eds Pushing Back: A Rant in Three Movements Small Righteous Angers BULKY LOVE To the Attendance Monitor at Sligo Creek Middle School Motherhood: Stories and an Interview Representation Found and Lost Critical Response at Home Bulky Love EPILOGUE APPENDIX: List of Choreographed Works, 1974-2010 Index

SynopsisAward-winning choreographer shares insights and methods for making real art in the real world The unique career of choreographer Liz Lerman has taken her from theater stages to shipyards, and from synagogues to science labs. In this wide-ranging collection of essays and articles, she reflects on her life-long exploration of dance as a vehicle for human insight and understanding of the world around us. Lerman has been described by the Washington Post as "the source of an epochal revolution in the scope and purposes of dance art." Here, she combines broad outlooks on culture and society with practical applications and accessible stories. Her expansive scope encompasses the craft, structure, and inspiration that bring theatrical works to life as well as the applications of art in fields as diverse as faith, aging, particle physics, and human rights law. Offering readers a gentle manifesto describing methods that bring a horizontal focus to bear on a hierarchical world, this is the perfect book for anyone curious about the possible role for art in politics, science, community, motherhood, and the media., The unique career of choreographer Liz Lerman has taken her from theater stages to shipyards, and from synagogues to science labs. In this wide-ranging collection of essays and articles, she reflects on her life-long exploration of dance as a vehicle for human insight and understanding of the world around us. Lerman has been described by the Washington Post as "the source of an epochal revolution in the scope and purposes of dance art." Here, she combines broad outlooks on culture and society with practical applications and accessible stories. Her expansive scope encompasses the craft, structure, and inspiration that bring theatrical works to life as well as the applications of art in fields as diverse as faith, aging, particle physics, and human rights law. Offering readers a gentle manifesto describing methods that bring a horizontal focus to bear on a hierarchical world, this is the perfect book for anyone curious about the possible role for art in politics, science, community, motherhood, and the media.

LC Classification NumberGV1785.L435 2011