Book details

  • Genre:performing arts
  • Sub-genre:Dance / Classical & Ballet
  • Language:English
  • Pages:156
  • Hardcover ISBN:9781734154108

Timeless Dance. Remixed.

Images of the Award-Winning Dissonance Dance Theatre of Washington, D.C.

By Shawn Short

Overview

To watch a dancer move, is seeing magic unfold in front of your eyes. As the Washington, D.C. area's only Black-managed contemporary ballet, and the only one of its kind between NYC and ATL, DDT is one of a kind. Timeless Dance. Remixed. is an exceptional collection of images showcasing the range, beauty, and artistry of Dissonance Dance Theatre. A joy for lovers of dance and photography.
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Description

To watch a dancer move, is seeing magic unfold in front of your eyes. As the Washington, D.C. area's only Black-managed contemporary ballet, and the only one of its kind between NYC and ATL, DDT is one of a kind. Timeless Dance. Remixed. is an exceptional collection of images showcasing the range, beauty, and artistry of Dissonance Dance Theatre. A joy for lovers of dance and photography. "Dissonance Dance Theatre's multi-racial make-up, youthful exuberance, and high-quality professionalism gives it a solid place as something to be proud of within the District's dance scene." - DC Journalism Project "One of the 11 small-but-mighty dance companies outside of LA and NYC." - Dance Spirit Magazine
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About The Author

A native to Washington, D.C., Shawn Short is the House Photographer of Dissonance Dance Theatre (www.ngcfddt.org). His images have been published in Metro Weekly Magazine, Washington Blade, Dance Magazine, and Black Dance Magazine. Short is an alumnus of Howard University's Division of Fine Arts - Theater Arts Dept.
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