What unfolds is the fullest picture of H’Doubler to date; who seemingly single-handedly brought dance into the academy as a serious area of study and to American education as a legitimate source of art and learning. These authors explore, examine, and deconstruct the myth, revealing a human being who emerged in history to take on an unexpected role to which she became totally devoted. In a sense we see H’Doubler’s mythic work developing as she saw movement develop: “The progression is from sensation to perception to conception: From sensation to significance, from external stimulus (the moving body), to internal conversion.” We see H’Doubler’s work and legacy internalized into the mainstream of dance history that heretofore has focused on performance aspects and individual artists’ achievements. A new piece of the puzzle is found.
Luke C. Kahlich
Luke C. Kahlich received his B.A. degree in Latin American Studies and M.A. in Theatre Arts / Dance from Texas Tech University, and his doctorate in dance from Temple University where he has served as chairperson for the Dance Department since 1997.