Chino and the Dance of the Butterfly

Chino and the Dance of the Butterfly
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Publisher : University of New Mexico Press
Total Pages : 327
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ISBN-13 : 9780826364272
ISBN-10 : 0826364276
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Book Synopsis Chino and the Dance of the Butterfly by : Dana Tai Soon Burgess

Download or read book Chino and the Dance of the Butterfly written by Dana Tai Soon Burgess and published by University of New Mexico Press. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned Korean American modern-dance choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess shares his deeply personal hyphenated world and how his multifaceted background drives his prolific art-making in Chino and the Dance of the Butterfly. The memoir traces how his choreographic aesthetic, based on the fluency of dance and the visual arts, was informed by his early years in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This insightful journey delves into an artist’s process that is inspired by the intersection of varying cultural perspectives, stories, and experiences. Candid and intelligent, Burgess gives readers the opportunity to experience up close the passion for art and dance that has informed his life.


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