Pilobolus: A Story of Dance and Life

For postmodern dance audiences and scholars, the founding of the dance theater company Pilobolus marked a new chapter in the history of the form, which continues to influence dance artists. Pranzatelli’s (String Quartet: Four Stories) book takes a close look at the individuals who birthed the groundbreaking company in 1971, as well as the personal and artistic evolutions that affected its trajectory in the 50 years since. Through extensive interviews, literature reviews, and personal observations, Pranzatelli gives behind-the-scenes insight into both the art-making process and the often-grueling business of running a dance company. The book includes photographs, some never before published, that give readers a taste of Pilobolus’s hallmark bodily wizardry. Backmatter includes a who’s who of the company through the years, references, and an index.