The book "Anna Halprin: Experience as Dance" by Janice Ross explores various themes and topics related to the life and work of Anna Halprin. Connecting these themes to other books in a library can be achieved by considering the following categories:
* **Postmodern Dance**: Anna Halprin is considered a pioneer of postmodern dance, and her work significantly influenced experimentation in theatre, music, and performance art 【1】【2】.
* Related book categories: History of postmodern dance, theory of postmodernism in the arts, experimental theatre, performance art.
* **Social and Political Themes**: Halprin's dances often responded to political and social themes 【3】. Her work incorporated issues such as racism, body image, sexuality, and sexism, using them as resources for dance and promoting healing and community 【4】【5】.
* Related book categories: Art and social activism, dance and politics, feminist art, performance as protest.
* **Healing and Community**: Halprin's work shifted towards performances with a healing or social mission, addressing personal, interpersonal, and community concerns 【5】【6】. She integrated emotional and psychological experiences with creative expression 【6】.
* Related book categories: Dance therapy, art as healing, community art projects, somatic practices.
* **The Body in Dance**: Ross's book explores the effects of danced stories on the bodies of the performers 【2】【7】. Halprin also incorporated the aged and terminally ill in her works 【8】.
* Related book categories: Somatics, body studies, dance and phenomenology, disability studies in the arts.
* **West Coast Artistic Scene**: Halprin's work was influenced by the West Coast artistic environment, particularly the Beat culture and the experimental arts scene 【9】.
* Related book categories: History of West Coast art, Beat Generation literature, California avant-garde art.
* **Ritual Dance**: Halprin explored ritual dance as a way to accomplish a purpose 【10】.
* Related book categories: Ritual studies, dance and spirituality, cross-cultural ritual performance.