In celebration of Using the Sky, Women & Their Work is pleased to host the iconic choreographer Deborah Hay for a selection of readings and a film screening.
Deborah Hay is an internationally renowned dance artist whose unique approach to bodily practice has had a lasting impact on American choreography. Her commitment to dance as a process is as exquisite as it is provoking. Rooted in NYC’s 1960s experimental Judson Dance Theater in New York, of which Hay was a founding member, her work has evolved through experimentation with a use of language that is unique to dance. Using the Sky is an exploration and articulation of Hay’s process, ... view more »
Deborah Hay is an internationally renowned dance artist whose unique approach to bodily practice has had a lasting impact on American choreography. Her commitment to dance as a process is as exquisite as it is provoking. Rooted in NYC’s 1960s experimental Judson Dance Theater in New York, of which Hay was a founding member, her work has evolved through experimentation with a use of language that is unique to dance. Using the Sky is an exploration and articulation of Hay’s process, focusing on several of her most recent works. The newly-released expanded edition is beautifully redesigned by Wesleyan University Press with additional materials and a cover photo by Ann Hamilton. Signed copies will be available for purchase.
