Description
ABSTRACT The participatory and interactive nature of the "Hearing in Color" project unites people from different walks of life. My interest lies in creating a space for people to explore their creativity, think critically, and hone their own voice in a safe and collaborative environment. I have discovered that all art forms: movement, voice, visual or digital, stimulate possibilities for expression and enable people to move forward in new directions. To this end, my project fused multiple avenues of engagement, innovative dance technology, and alternative or site-specific locations to create a community-based project aimed at promoting dialogue and enhancing ties between several groups in the Phoenix area. In this paper, I argue that a multi-layered approach to community-arts and the use of advanced technology builds bridges for diverse populations to come together to participate and learn from one another. I also maintain that community exists among all communities involved in a process of community arts, not just the participants and facilitator. When community engagement and awareness are prioritized, a multi-layered approach creates the possibilities of growth, honesty, and understanding for all people involved.
Details
Title
- Hearing in color
Contributors
Agent
- Britt, Melissa (Author)
- Fitzgerald, Mary (Thesis advisor)
- Vissicaro, Pegge (Committee member)
- Mitchell, John (Committee member)
- Woodson, Stephani (Committee member)
- Arizona State University (Publisher)
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
2010
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Note
- thesisPartial requirement for: M.F.A., Arizona State University, 2010
- bibliographyIncludes bibliographical references (p. 26)
- Field of study: Dance
Citation and reuse
Statement of Responsibility
by Melissa Britt