Reflections from the ballet barre, 2022

Item — Call Number: MU Thesis Pad

Identifier: b7930847

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists of theses written by students enrolled in the Monmouth University graduate English program. The holdings are primarily bound print documents that were submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts degrees.

From the Collection:

Students become eligible to pursue the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree if they have obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) in English from Monmouth University and demonstrate a proficiency for creative writing through a thesis or equivalent work.

From the Collection:

After completing their 30-credit M.A. in English with a Creative Writing concentration, Monmouth’s M.F.A. students take an additional 18 credits of intensive creative writing study that includes the completion of a book-length Creative Thesis.

From the Collection:

During the fall 2022 semester (in instances where the requisite waivers were received from consenting student authors), the Monmouth University Library, together with the University's Graduate School and Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences, began providing open access to select full-text digital versions of current theses and dissertations through links to the ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global website in the Library's Online Public Access Catalog. Links to these open access digital publications can also be found in the "External Documents" section under any conforming titles that are listed among the holdings itemized in the collection inventory for this finding aid.

Dates

Creation: 2022

Creator

Padalino, Malia (1995- ) (Author, Person)
Eisenberg, Emma Copley (Thesis advisor, Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Unless noted otherwise at the resource component level, the language of the collection materials is English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Access is by appointment only.

Access to the collection is confined to the Monmouth University Library and is subject to patron policies approved by the Monmouth University Library.

Collection holdings may not be borrowed through interlibrary loan.

Research appointments are scheduled by the Monmouth University Library Archives Collections Manager (723-923-4526). A minimum of three days advance notice is required to arrange a research appointment for access to the collection.

Patrons must complete a Researcher Registration Form and provide appropriate identification to gain access to the collection holdings. Copies of these documents will be kept on file at the Monmouth University Library.

Extent

1 Items (print book) : 51 pages ; 8.5 x 11.0 inches (28 cm).

Additional Description

Abstract

A brief summary: Reflections from the Ballet Barre consists of two nonfiction essays about dance, particularly ballet. Both essays explore the literal reflections dancers experience when looking in mirrors at dance studios, as well as the reflections that occurred during my own experiences when studing from childhood to adolescence. Both pieces acknowledge the conflicts many dancers experience, with specific focus on how one's body can be a limitation and concern for those wanting to pursue dance as either a passion or career because of the high standards and expectations present in the industry. Reflections from the Ballet Barre answers the question as to why, despite the challenges faced when studying dance, the passion for the art remains and is something that cannot be truly forgotten.

Keywords: Dance, ballet, memoir, body image