February 24, 2006
The Arts & Academe
Stage directions from a scientist can turn a dancer into a molecule. The directions can help the agile grace of a dancer's movements tell the story of the physical movements inside a cell. The choreographer Liz Lerman calls that "nonfiction dancing," a blend of information and feeling.
Ms. Lerman's latest piece, Ferocious Beauty: Genome, focuses on the complexities and implications of genetic research. This month the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange held the premiere of its new work at
This content is only for subscribers. You can gain access by purchasing a:
Print Subscription
Digital Subscription
Already have an account? Log In Now.
-
The Chronicle Review

-
Government

-
Advice



