Paul Taylor

Paper Summary:

This paper examines how, since his first dance routine more than half a century ago, Paul Taylor has become one of the world's most popular and respected choreographers. His works are performed by companies throughout the globe. Taylor has created more than 150 dance pieces. It also discusses how his style is unique and how he is often seen as a distinctly American artist.

From the Paper:

"As has been mentioned, central to works was the focus on the experiences of common human emotion. The works that he produces are essentially about the way that people feel and interact in relation to the social intuitions around them. The use of body language in his works includes a wide range of both physical motion and creative imagination. Most important in these works is the focus on the human condition. His style is based on the underlying basis of dance as the expression of human existence and experience."

More papers on Paul Taylor:

• Argumentative Essay # 32698 : "The Moral Stance on Ethical Vitalism"
• Term Paper # 122183 : "Negotiation Communication"
• Essay # 35844 : "Reverse Discrimination"

APA Citation:

MLA Citation: