Authors

Katie Taylor

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

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Dance; Modern dance; Identity (Psychology); Ballroom dancing; Belonging (Social psychology)

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

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