download? Dance Works: Stories of Creative Collaboration

Dance Works: Stories of Creative Collaboration
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Ride along with choreographer Allison Orr and her civic collaborators
as they reflect on their dances togetherIn 2001, Allison Orr made a
dance with 13 City of Austin firefighters. Over the next 20 years, her
unique practice of collaborating with city employees flowered into
civic storytelling through movement at public pools, tableaus of

power line workers shimmying up 40' poles in front of 5000 people,
and intricate choreography of trash trucks on a misty tarmac. Part
memoir, part guide, the artist reflects on her major collaborations
and shares interviews with people she's made dances with over the
past two decades. Power line workers, sanitation workers, and
firefighters reflect on their memories of performing with Forklift and
the lasting impact those dances made. Alongside larger
conversations in the arts, Orr offers a look at how to create
community-based art projects, how the creative process can bring
people together to address civic issues, and the beauty of
choreographing the day to day. An appendix and online companion
include budget information, full cast and crew lists, participant
survey results, and more.