I really admire Doris Humphrey and it’s been a pleasure being able to research her in depth. Not only was she a great dancer, but she was also very smart. She was able to codify her technique into words. She was able to write the first book about the art of choreography, with specific guidelines, exercises, and tips. She had a clear understanding of what she thought dance was and was able to clearly deliver it to the world. She changed American dance with her technique Fall and Recovery. The idea of working with gravity rather than trying to defeat it was revolutionary and has helped modern dance progress in many ways. This is one of the reasons I love to move so much. I like to feel my weight being taken by gravity and suspending against it. The Humphrey-Limon Technique is one of my favorites, and it is great to have a solid understanding on the background and fundamentals of the technique. Doris Humphrey was an amazing, inspiring dancer and choreographer. The public should definitely take note of Doris Humphrey because she changed and helped develop an art form that is prominent today.
