Confessions of a Motion Addict

Confessions of a Motion Addict

<p><i>That first wild dance class takes us through uncharted places, both internal and in real space, in studios, galleries and out into cornfields on campus and eventually onto stage.</i></p> <p>A stunning portrait of a life lived on the edge, <i>Confessions of a Motion Addict</i> explores author Stephen J. Petronio’s tumultuous upbringing and subsequent awakening to the worlds of art, sex, and the dangerous compulsions that often haunt artists of every genre.</p> <p>The son of a modest Italian family, Petronio is perpetually aware of his status as an outsider while growing up in Nutley, New Jersey.</p> <p>His entrance into an elite, progressive college, however, provides him the opportunity for reinvention, and Petronio plunges headfirst into a world ripe for revolution. It is there that he discovers something that will change his life forever: dance.</p> <p>Passionate and talented, Petronio has crafted an enviable career that has spanned three decades and counting. He is widely regarded as a leading force in American contemporary dance, having created countless works that have been performed all over the world.</p> <p>In true artist’s fashion, Petronio’s story will astonish, challenge, and ultimately inspire readers to embrace the creativity that lies within.</p>