TY - JOUR
T1 - The Spiritual Connection
T2 - Ruminations and Curiosities from a Dance Artist
AU - Lerman, Liz
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2008, Copyright Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
PY - 2008/4/1
Y1 - 2008/4/1
N2 - The article discusses choreographer Liz Lerman's work with clergy, faith practitioners, and communities in the merging of religious themes with dance. Throughout the article, Lerman raises questions and provides answers that address her investigation of the power of creativity, prayer, ritual and performance, as well as artistry, spirituality, and leadership. Her article is a reflection of over 15 years of work in religious settings, contributing to her life-long career of engaging art through community and community through art. The essay addresses workshops and performances led by Lerman that ultimately have provided people with the tools to access the meaningful issues of their lives.
AB - The article discusses choreographer Liz Lerman's work with clergy, faith practitioners, and communities in the merging of religious themes with dance. Throughout the article, Lerman raises questions and provides answers that address her investigation of the power of creativity, prayer, ritual and performance, as well as artistry, spirituality, and leadership. Her article is a reflection of over 15 years of work in religious settings, contributing to her life-long career of engaging art through community and community through art. The essay addresses workshops and performances led by Lerman that ultimately have provided people with the tools to access the meaningful issues of their lives.
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U2 - 10.1080/15290824.2008.10387357
DO - 10.1080/15290824.2008.10387357
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84930703441
SN - 1529-0824
VL - 8
SP - 39
EP - 43
JO - Journal of Dance Education
JF - Journal of Dance Education
IS - 2
ER -