The Cariactureography of Toni Morrison’s Multifaceted Love in The Bluest Eye & Tar Baby with Dr. Ayo Joy Walker

Movers and creators will explore the practice-based research method, “Cariactureography,” to examine how reading through observing dance reshapes our understanding of choreography as writing and transcription, and deepens our sense of the relationship between dance and literacy. Participants will also study choreographic approaches to embodying the narratives of Toni Morrison’s characters—the Breedloves in The Bluest Eye and Jadine Childs and Son Green in Tar Baby. Emphasizing inventive movement exploration and nuanced choreographic devising through experimental and experiential processes, the workshop integrates embodied learning with academic inquiry and advances participants’ skills in improvisation and composition.

What to expect:
This workshop will deal with text analysis and performance analysis utilizing the following approaches: critical thinking skills related to dance concepts integrating subjectivity, practice, and evaluation; demonstrating heightened awareness and perception by discovering relationships in movement and investigating the nature of artistic expression; solving problems creatively by imaginatively exploring divergent approaches to the examination of connections, limitations, and possibilities; communicating effectively by expressing ideas and experiences through a variety of forms— kinetic, visual, verbal, written, and creative; displaying personal growth by developing self-esteem, task commitment, personal responsibility, positive attitudes toward peers, and an appreciation for individual differences.

For workshop-related questions, please email coordinatoraocc@movementresearch.org.

Accessibility Notes
This workshop includes auditive guidance.
This workshop includes printed materials.
To request ASL interpretation or Audio Description, please email accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “ASL/Audio Description Request, AoCC Pilot Workshop” at least three (3) weeks prior to the class date you plan to attend.

For access-related questions and requests, please contact accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “AoCC Workshop.”