Senior Project Advisor
Susan Haines
Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Fall 2023
Keywords
fusion dance, partner dance, personal essayettes, creative writing, connection, identity, social possibilities
Abstract
In this collection of personal essayettes about partner dance, particularly fusion dance, I explore themes of discovering social possibilities, evolving identity, finding connection, healing shame and celebrating joy. Fusion dance, besides being a partner dance, often seems to defy definition, but I sought to capture my experiences of attending fusion events, falling in love with the dance, navigating ups and downs on the path of becoming a dancer and allowing it to transform the way that I view myself and the world. In the interdisciplinary, exploratory spirit of the Honors College, I essay (in the original sense of “to try” or “to attempt”) this creative writing project as a computer science student armed with an intense passion for partner dance, with the intention of providing a window into a handful of my most impactful personal experiences and lessons learned thus far.
Department
Theatre & Dance
Recommended Citation
Taylor, Katie, "Fusion Dance: Exploring Identity and Social Possibilities" (2023). WWU Honors College Senior Projects. 755.
https://cedar.wwu.edu/wwu_honors/755
Type
Text
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf