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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi Folks,</DIV>
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<P>After years of hard work, my book, <I>Contact Improvisation: an Introduction
to a Vitalizing Dance Form </I>is now published!</P>
<P>The book draws from my experiences dancing, researching, and interviewing
with many of you. The text begins with a history, then describes the elements
that define CI. Subsequent chapters explore how CI relates to self and identity;
how class, race, gender, culture and physiology influence the dance; how it
promotes connection in a culture of isolation; and how it relates to the concept
of community. The final chapter is a collection of exercises from teachers such
as Steve Paxton, Nancy Stark Smith, Martin Keogh and others. </P>
<P>As a CI teacher, guest editor for <I>CQ</I>, writer, poet, and dancer, I look
for ways to introduce more and more people to this wonderful activity. This book
is one result.</P>
<P>Read excerpts and view photos from the book at my website (<A
href="http://www.cherylpallant.com)/"><U><FONT
color=#0000ff>www.cherylpallant.com</U></FONT></A>). Or go directly to the
publisher’s website (www.mcfarlandpub.com/book-2.php?isbn=0-7864-2647-0). You
can order the book from both sites.</P>
<P>best wishes,</P>
<P>Cheryl</P>
<P>________________________</P>
<P><A href="http://www.cherylpallant.com/"><U><FONT
color=#0000ff>www.cherylpallant.com</U></FONT></A></P>
<P>"If I can’t dance I don’t want to be part of your revolution." - Emma
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