A stylized tribute to dancer Doris Humphrey, who pioneered modern American dance in the first half of the 20th century.

While studying typography at Paris' École Estienne, Marie Poirier learned and taught contemporary dance. This book enabled her to fuse her two passions: dance and illustration. She invites readers to follow Doris down the theatrical path, backstage: preparation, concentration, and then performance, in which music and movement respond to each other in a delicate balance.