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The dynamic history of the innovative, beloved, and critically acclaimed dance theater company, with revelatory behind-the-scenes details of its creators and significant works The ingeniously innovative and enduringly popular American dance theatre company Pilobolus has helped redefine, remix, and rejuvenate the essence of dance with its eclectic sensibility and daring athleticism. Now, for the first time, the story of Pilobolus, from its counterculture origins through its pop-culture triumphs and contemporary global acclaim, is revealed in a book that will entrance longtime admirers and newcomers alike. Written with unprecedented access to the company--with insights from unpublished archival materials and interviews with its founders, dancers, and current artistic directors--and featuring both classic and never-before-seen photos, Pilobolus offers previously untold details about the group's history and the creation of its most significant works. Robert Pranzatelli describes the company's genesis in a Dartmouth dance class in 1971 and how Pilobolus revolutionized dance with its blend of sensuality, physical achievement, and visual wit. In these pages, the troupe performs on Broadway, travels the world, and by the late 1980s secures a place in dance history, while its growth is marked by periods of internal conflict, challenges, and change. As Pilobolus continues to morph, invent, and thrive with the arrival of new artists and collaborators, its story encompasses love, loss, grief, and rebirth, as well as insights into the secrets of the creative process--how performers and choreographers think and work. More than a history, Pilobolus is a narrative of life and art, and the vitality that infuses and inspires both when they align and inhabit each other.

About the Author :
Robert Pranzatelli is the author of a number of essays published by the Paris Review and other literary journals, and a longtime staff member of Yale University Press.

Review :
"Pranzatelli captures the changes the troupe has undergone in the 50 years between its beginning as a countercultural phenomenon and its current state as an established part of dance history. . . . He shows us how dances come together. His keen analysis of such works as 'Day Two' and 'Gnomen' helps us see more deeply into their beauty, fostering a new appreciation for this pathbreaking company."--Wall Street Journal  "An important contribution to modern American dance history that will resonate with Pilobolus' many fans and engender new ones."--Booklist  "Pranzatelli gives behind-the-scenes insight into both the art-making process and the often-grueling business of running a dance company. The book includes photographs, some never before published, that give readers a taste of Pilobolus's hallmark bodily wizardry. . . . Pranzatelli's vivid descriptions of the group's canonical pieces will have readers running to find videos to see the magic for themselves."--Library Journal  "[A] wonderful new edition for dance history studies. . . . The book tells of the creation and success story of this five-decade-old company that shifted the modern dance world in terms of physicality and vision."--Dance Teacher  "This book has value for a wide range of readers: choreographers, teachers, arts administrators, dancers, and those who want to learn more about creativity and dance as an art form."--Journal of Dance Education  "An elegant writer. . . . A wonderfully involving account."--David Jays, Royal Academy of Dance, Why Dance Matters (podcast)  "Pranzatelli navigates us through the insouciance and absurdity of Pilobolus' past, which turns out to be very much about its future--delving into the possibilities of dance theatre."--Arts Fuse  "A masterful job of capturing the history. . . . The book is filled with gorgeous descriptions of [Pilobolus] routines and what they mean. . . . The physicality, the humor, and the fluidity all come to life on the page. . . . Pilobolus is a magical book, beautifully written. . . . An absolute marvel. . . . Fantastic."--Gil Roth, Virtual Memories Show (podcast) "For postmodern dance audiences and scholars, the founding of the dance theater company Pilobolus marked a new chapter in the history of the form, which continues to influence dance artists. Pranzatelli's (String Quartet: Four Stories) book takes a close look at the individuals who birthed the groundbreaking company in 1971, as well as the personal and artistic evolutions that affected its trajectory in the 50 years since. Through extensive interviews, literature reviews, and personal observations, Pranzatelli gives behind-the-scenes insight into both the art-making process and the often-grueling business of running a dance company. The book includes photographs, some never before published, that give readers a taste of Pilobolus's hallmark bodily wizardry. Backmatter includes a who's who of the company through the years, references, and an index. VERDICT: Highly recommended for libraries that collect for sophisticated dance audiences and for scholars looking for in-depth, historical documentation on a revolutionary dance company. Pranzatelli's vivid descriptions of the group's canonical pieces will have readers running to find videos to see the magic for themselves."--Library Journal


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780813073255
  • Publisher: University Press of Florida
  • Publisher Imprint: University Press of Florida
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: A Story of Dance and Life
  • ISBN-10: 0813073251
  • Publisher Date: 02 Apr 2024
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 296


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