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Intersections of Dance and Poetry in Post-Industrial Michigan

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 September 2015

Emma Davis  and
Nic Custer
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Abstract

In post-industrial Michigan cities of Flint and Detroit, there is a need for art that brings residents together while addressing community issues. Collaborations in dance and poetry engage both traditional and nontraditional audiences while creating a unique visual and audio performance. Separately, the art forms receive less interest. Performing together outdoors, dance and poetry receive more viewer attention, while in traditional dance settings, the message of the two forms is reinforced by one another. “Intersections of Dance and Poetry in Post-Industrial Michigan” examines five collaborations in Flint and Detroit that address community issues while reaching across divisions of class and culture.

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Research Article
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Congress on Research in Dance Conference Proceedings , Volume 2015 , Fall 2015 , pp. 42 - 47
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Copyright © Emma Davis and Nic Custer 2015 

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