Dance Adventures - by Megan Taylor Morrison (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>This anthology includes 19 true stories written by a diverse group of renowned performers, dedicated dance teachers and dance scholars who: </p><p><br></p><p>● Explore their craft in locations tied to their family history and discover how dance helps them connect with their heritage;</p><p>● Build bonds and community with locals through a shared love of movement;</p><p>● Challenge their assumptions, embrace the unknown and find surprising new truths by saying "yes" to spontaneous opportunities; or</p><p>● Reflect on who they are and discover how dance can make them a better version of themselves.</p><p><br></p><p>The stories take place in 17 different countries: India, China, England, Ghana, Senegal, Indonesia, Philippines, Hungary, Angola, Brazil, Morocco, Cuba, Guinea, China, The Bahamas, Argentina, and Mozambique. They highlight various dance traditions, as well as unique aspects of each country's geography, history, demographics and educational systems. </p><p><br></p><p>The book is divided into four parts: </p><p><br></p><p>Roots: Join Makeda Kumasi (West African dance), Ted Samuel (Karagattam), Courtney Celeste Spears (a dancer with Alvin Ailey), and Kara Nepomuceno (pangalay) as they travel to a country connected to their heritage.</p><p><br></p><p>Finding Community: No friends? No problem! Connecting with others through a shared love of movement helped Damilare Adeyeri (Hungarian dance), Carolyn McPherson (kizomba), Tina Shield (lindy hop), Gabrielle Brigida Macalintal (Ugandan dance), and Melaina Spitzer (samba and forro) find their place.</p><p><br></p><p>Unexpected Experiences: In these stories, Alex Milweski (break dancing), Nneya Richardson (Cuban salsa), Laurie Bonner Baker (lindy hop), Peter Benjamin (corrido), and Natalie Preddie (ballet) are surprised and enriched by what they discover through their dance travels.</p><p><br></p><p>Personal Development: Lisa Josefsson (Mozambican dance), Khalila Fordham (Ghanaian dance), Zsuzsi Kapas (Joged Amerta Movement), Helen Styring Tocci (West African dance), and Megan Taylor Morrison (West African dance) share stories about how dancing abroad challenged us to live with more self-expression, grow our self-love, heal old traumas, or otherwise evolve in positive ways. </p><p><br></p><p>PRAISE FOR "DANCE ADVENTURES" </p><p><br></p><p>"This book is indispensable in light of the current social momentum with regard to Black lives and the dismantling of violent systems. Many of the stories portray the experiences of individuals in whom multiple languages, customs, and spaces coexist, and for whom dance is the unifying factor."</p><p>--Moncell Durden, Assistant Professor of Practice, USC Kaufman School of Dance</p><p><br></p><p>"A heartwarming, humorous, and enlightening anthology, Dance Adventures is a pivotal text capturing rich narratives that can help students prepare for the unknown and integrate their own life-changing experiences from dancing abroad." --Rick Southerland, MFA, Associate Professor of Dance, Goucher College, past president of the National Dance Education Organization (2016-2018)</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Armchair travel has never had it so good! Dropping into these cultural adventures is like landing feet first on the most dynamic dance floors around the globe. Each carefully curated story gives a dancer's-eye view of the people, places, and practices that enrich our planet." </p><p>-Mark Metz, publisher of Conscious Dancer Magazine and founder of The Dance First Association </p><p><br></p><p>"Fun and engaging, Dance Adventures takes you on a playful journey around the world led by dancers who use their art form to deepen their connections to other cultures and to themselves." </p><p>-Kelly Lewis, founder of Women's Travel Fest </p><p><br></p><p>"This book is indispensable in light of the current social momentum with regard to Black lives and the dismantling of violent systems. Many of the stories portray the experiences of individuals in whom multiple languages, customs, and spaces coexist, and for whom dance is the unifying factor." </p><p>-Moncell Durden, Assistant Professor of Practice, USC Kaufman School of Dance </p><p><br></p><p>"A heartwarming, humorous, and enlightening anthology, Dance Adventures is a pivotal text capturing rich narratives that can help students prepare for the unknown and integrate their own life-changing experiences from dancing abroad." </p><p>-Rick Southerland, MFA, Associate Professor of Dance, Goucher College, past president of the National Dance Education Organization (2016-2018) </p><p><br></p><p>"Dance Adventures contains beautiful moments of transformation and connection through dance-a wonderful extension of Meg's own mission. The anthology's writers create a strong case for using dance to understand the world." </p><p>-Mickela Mallozzi, Emmy(R) Award-winning TV host of Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi </p><p><br></p><p>"I was captivated by Megan Taylor Morrison's Dance Adventures! This vibrant and emotionally explorative collection of tales captures the power of dance in a way that transcends the stage." </p><p>-Aisha Mitchell, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater member (2008-2013), Broadway soloist in Oklahoma (2019), and featured performer in The Lion King (2013-2018) </p><p><br></p><p>"In a pandemic-gripped world full of restrictions and uncertainties, Dance Adventures offers readers an escape. This diverse collection of stories encourages us to dream of embodied explorations, and once more to discover human connectivity through dance and movement." </p><p>-Jen Peters, dance writer, performer, and teacher </p><p><br></p><p>"A must-read for anyone who is ready for an incredible adventure! Enjoy stories of family, community, culture, love, teaching, and learning with a unique, global perspective." </p><p>-Dr. Karen Campbell Kuebler, dance educator, dance historian, and adjunct faculty, Towson University </p><p><br></p><p>"Touching and emotionally satisfying, these stories woke up a part of me that had almost become dormant due to current events. It made me remember how dancing makes me feel: hypnotized in the trance of time, in dreamland until the music stops..." </p><p>-Daniel Erijo, accountant, dance influencer, and founder of Dancing in the Air✈ (Facebook group)</p><br>
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