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| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| ISBN 13 | 9780190645823 |
| ISBN 10 | 0190645822 |
| Author | Faculty Ariel Osterweis |
| Book Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Book Description | Body Impossible theorizes the concept of virtuosity in contemporary dance and performance through a study of the career of dancer Desmond Richardson. Focusing on Richardson's creative insistence on improvisatory fun and excellence throughout |
| About the Author | Ariel Osterweis holds a Ph.D. in Performance Studies from the University of California, Berkeley and is on faculty at the California Institute of the Arts. Research interests include embodied performance with a focus on race, gender, and sexuality. Osterweis has worked professionally as a dancer and performer with Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Mia Michaels R.A.W., Heidi Latsky Dance, and Julie Tolentino, and as a dramaturg for John Jasperse and Narcissister. |
| Publication Date | 2024-05-07 |
| Number of Pages | 248 pages |
Body Impossible: Desmond Richardson and the Politics of Virtuosity
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