Savor: A Multisensory Event Fusing Dance and Culinary Arts
Date of Award
5-2024
Document Type
MSU-Only Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
College/School
College of the Arts
Department/Program
Theatre and Dance
Thesis Sponsor/Dissertation Chair/Project Chair
Kathleen Kelley
Committee Member
Claire Porter
Committee Member
Donna Scro Samori
Abstract
My MFA thesis project Savor is an interactive event that bridges dance performance and culinary arts. Grounded in the belief that both dance and food are ephemeral, this project uses taste and movement to provide opportunities for individuals to live fully in the moment, and in their bodies. This heightened sensory journey is inspired by foods that evoke excitement, provide a delightful sensation in the mouth, or hold sentimental value for me. In this written thesis, I outline the choreographic process and offer contextual and analytical support for the themes explored in the project. Lastly, I discuss how this research will contribute to future multi-sensory choreographic endeavors.
File Format
MP4
Recommended Citation
Smith, Jocelyn, "Savor: A Multisensory Event Fusing Dance and Culinary Arts" (2024). Theses, Dissertations and Culminating Projects. 1417.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/etd/1417
written thesis
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Comments
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