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"Historical Perspectives on Sustainable Dress: Inspiration for Change" by Amy Twigger Holroyd, Jennifer Farley Gordon, and Colleen Hill is a thoroughly researched and updated book that examines sustainability in the fashion industry through a historical lens. The authors provide a nuanced analysis of the complexities of sustainability issues and discuss various aspects such as materials and processes, design and manufacture, reuse and recycling, labor practices, treatment of animals, and fashion systems. The book incorporates current studies by fashion sustainability scholars and includes black-and-white photographs and illustrations. It concludes by emphasizing the need for multiple methods and an overall reduction in clothing production to achieve sustainability. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the rise in popularity of large-scale "main melody" dance dramas in China over the past five years. These dance dramas, which focus on national history and traditional culture, have attracted large audiences beyond traditional dance enthusiasts by combining innovative creative approaches with new promotion strategies. The article specifically examines the dance drama "Only This Green," which premiered in 2021 and exemplifies this trend. It explores the role of new narrative techniques and media integration in promoting the popularity of Chinese dance dramas. The article also discusses the use of lyrical narrative structure, a youthful narrative strategy, and dynamic narrative space in these dance dramas. It highlights the mutual learning between art and media in creation and promotion, as well as the development of adjacent consumer products to increase the circulation and vitality of dance. The article concludes by emphasizing the cultural value and global impact of these dance productions in promoting and preserving Chinese culture. [Extracted from the article]

"We Belong Here: Rising Against Asian Hate" is an original production by the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company (ACDC) that combines Chinese dance with other art forms to promote cross-racial and cross-ethnic allyship and combat anti-Asian violence in the United States. The production showcases the diversity and history of Chinese dance, featuring classical dances, Han folk dances, and ethnic minority dances. It also incorporates multimedia elements such as visual art, choral singing, and documentary film. The choreography by Kerry Lee, co-artistic director of ACDC, reimagines traditional Chinese dance symbols and techniques to convey an activist message about Asian American experiences and political resistance. The production emphasizes collaboration across racial and ethnic communities and highlights the importance of performing Chinese dance as an act of resistance against anti-Asian hate and cultural marginalization. [Extracted from the article]