PillowTalk: Liz Lerman's "Wicked Bodies"
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Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award winner Liz Lerman discusses both her latest book and current performance work, exploring a world of old crones, shape-shifters, familiars, and imps. Video by Nel Shleby Productions.
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