Dance educators, scholars, authors, and dancers are set to converge for a literary celebration this weekend as the American Dance Guild presents its second annual Dance Book Fair on Sunday, March 29, from 2–6 pm EDT at Peridance Center in New York City.
Designed with the dance education community in mind, the fair spotlights the growing field of dance literature as a vital extension of studio practice and pedagogy—bringing together an impressive roster of, according to the ADG website, “57 authors and 63 books that explore dance history, technique, biographies, anatomy, novels, philosophy, choreography, pedagogy, children’s books, and research.”
The authors featured this year are: Kyle Abraham, Mindy Aloff, Vladimir Angelov, Arthur Aviles, Kristine Bendul, Robert Bettmann, Jaime Shearn Coan, Costas, Christine Dakin, Marilynn Danitz, Douglas Dunn, Deborah Engerman, Karen Diaz Ensanian, Rima Faber, Ara Fitzgerald, Betti Franceschi, Kyle Froman, Naomi Goldberg Haas, Karen Greenspan, Anna Harsh, Stuart Hodes, Joseph Houseal, Ishmael Houston-Jones, Judy Hussie-Taylor, Wendy Jones, Jenn Joy, Elizabeth Kendall, Stephan Koplowitz, Katja Pylyshenko Kolcio, Miriam Landis, Gavin Larsen, Margot C. Lehman, Julie Lemberger, Anabella Lenzu, Janaea Rose Lyn, Mikhaela Mahony, Elizabeth McPherson, Susan Meehan, Sandra Cerny Minton, Seta Morton, Dr. Nelson Neal, Once Upon A Dance, Wendy Perron, Nicole Perry, Amy Piantaggini, Stuart Pimsler, Will Rawls, Brian Rushton, Ellen Saltonstall, Leslie Satin, Gene Schiavone, Ntozake Shange, Elizabeth Shea, Bettijane Sills, Kara Tatelbaum, Karen Valby, and Blakeley White-McGuire.
This event, which excludes publishers, aims to foster intergenerational connections between authors, scholars, and the general audience and provide a unique opportunity for attendees to gain insights into the authors’ creative research and journeys behind the books.
Throughout the afternoon, guests will be able to browse a wide range of titles, purchase books, and have them signed by the authors. Limited free copies from select authors will also be available.
Complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks will also be provided. Admission is free and open to all.
