Choreopoem

Choreopoem

A choreopoem is a form of dramatic expression that combines poetry and dance. The term was first coined in 1975[1] by Ntozake Shange in a description of her work, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf. Shange's attempt to depart from traditional western poetry and storytelling resulted in a new art form that doesn't contain specific plot elements or characters, but instead focuses on creating an emotional response from the audience.[2]

References

  1. ^ Cox-Cordova, Jill (2009-07-21). "Shange's 'For Colored Girls' has lasting power". CNN. http://articles.cnn.com/2009-07-21/entertainment/for.colored.girls.shange_1_choreopoem-rainbow-ntozake-shange?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ. Retrieved 2011-10-18. 
  2. ^ rorydean (2011-02-22). "For Colored Girls (2010)". Above the Line. http://rorydean.wordpress.com/2011/02/22/for-colored-girls-2010/. Retrieved 2011-10-2011. 

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