Composing music in the silent body

<p> This thesis explores holistic approaches to the performing body. Beginning with the inner world of sensation, I discuss Anna Halprin’s use of emotional geography and associative scoring in her community rituals. In Lawrence “Butch” Morris’ Conduction...

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Main Author:	Herndon, Julie
Language:	EN
Published:	Mills College 2015
Subjects:	Dance\|Music
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Composing music in the silent body

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