Ruth
By Keone Madrid & Mari Madrid
- Release Date: 2018-06-22
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
An elderly woman named Ruth, moves back in with her family after they take her out of a retirement home for the first time in many years. As her family experiences tough times, Ruth is suddenly transported into an alternate universe where she is engulfed into a world full of movers.
This first-of-it's-kind dance experience will feature 9 chapters, each accompanied by reading, beautiful illustrations, and cinematic video. These videos will comprise of 35+ total minutes of film starring Keone & Mari, 200+ incredible dancers from all over the world, beautiful locations in 5 different countries, and of course... dance. Both reading and watching will be crucial to the experience as the writing and illustrations take place in Ruth's own world, while the film and dancing will take place in the alternate dimensional world. All connected by only one character... Ruth.
Ruth is a fictional story created by Keone & Mari. Writing authored by Mariel Madrid, videos directed by Keone Madrid, film and edit by Jeremy Fabunan, original music by Ben Sollee, and illustrations by Ian Abando. This production was funded by supporters through the Kickstarter community.
About the Creators
Keone & Mari are world renowned choreographers, dancers and creatives. Their unique work has been seen across many platforms and places including: Justin Bieber, NBC's World of Dance, So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With The Stars, BTS, Flying Lotus/Kendrick Lamar, Nike, viral dance videos, global dance instruction and more. Their love for each other and for the art of dance has elevated them to creating the future of dance inside of a book. With Mari's creative writing degree, Keone's visual direction, and their joint passion for storytelling, their first dance ebook, RUTH, marks a moment in dance history.
Ian Abando is a Los Angeles based illustrator who graduated from the Art Center College of Design in the spring of 2011. His company credits include Jim Henson, Nickelodeon, Laika, Disney TV, Illumination, Sony, and, currently, Dreamworks where he is a storyboard artist and more.
Jeremy Fabunan is a San Diego-based dancer turned cinematographer. Beautiful visuals that compliment movement in the most seamless of ways, Jeremy is one of the top dance cinematographers out there today and continues to set a standard for the art of film and dance.
Ben Sollee is an Emmy award winning American cellist, singer-songwriter, and composer known for his beautiful music. His music incorporates banjo, guitar, and mandolin along with percussion and unusual cello techniques. His songs exhibit a mix of folk, bluegrass, jazz, and R&B elements. Ben has also composed longer instrumental pieces for dance ensembles and for film.
Reviews
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5By Dacer FranI’m a dancer a this is the most inspirational book that I‘ve read in my lifetime. Thanks from my heart and soul to Keone and Mari💕A Must-Read Experience
5By Amanda MisakoBooks ask for time and attention, and this book had me for both. With the carefully thought out guidance of the introduction, you are immediately welcomed into the experience and aware of their ambitious and inclusive story. The authors/creators Keone and Mari have such a special way of sharing about one’s story through art. This is more than just a page turner or a book with a moral. It is an invitation to heighten the experience to not only be reading a book but really understanding the story through the simplicity of the character’s pictures and the artistic videos expressing feelings and dreams that parallel or reflect real experiences. We often relate our lives’s to chapters, so the written form of a story is not the only way to tell it, and Keone and Mari are reinnovating story-telling. I have so much good to say about this book as well as Keone and Mari. In short, this is an amazing book with powerful effort, community, and such a touching story. I cried amongst the many other connections I felt throughout the book!so good!!!
5By dan_akai don’t even know why to say... just get it go through it and fall in love all over again.enhanced eBook is inspiring for visual narrative
5By sciencedrivenWhen Keone and Mari Madrid — soulmates, leaders, and spectacular dancers/choreographers—described their crowdfunding campaign to produce “Ruth”, I was completely engaged. The results do not disappoint. I know of no other way to tell a written narrative that is illustrated and combine it with the vibrancy of performance dance. Such beauty AND engaging immediacy! thankyouthankyouthankyouTruly a masterpiece
5By akaneyohA review can't fully capture all that this is! Do yourself a favor and read RUTH for yourself! Keone and Mari have truly outdone themselves with this one. I'm blown away by the pure creativity, passion, and hard work shown in every page. The cinematography is breathtaking. The illustrations, a perfect representation. And don't even get me started on the music! The story is simple, yet deep. It's a story anyone and everyone can relate to, yet walk away from feeling personally empowered. I'm in awe of this piece of art and so grateful to all the hands that went into making it. Thank you Keone, Mari, and everyone else for bringing RUTH to life. Reading this book was an experience unlike any other.AMAZING
5By harmimimimiThis made me cryyyyy oh lawd. So beautiful! So touching! So inspiring! I'm totally blown away and amazed by the entire thing. Keone and Mari are elevating dance and art to new levels and pushing boundaries and it's so incredible to see history being made!Refreshingly Creative and Inspiring
5By denewfanI didn’t know what to expect, but I enjoyed every part of this book. The writing pulled me in immediately and the dancing kept me wanting more. Telling the story through a combination of media made this so much more than a book. I’ve never felt so emotionally connected to the characters of a book until I read Ruth. This book is going to inspire more than just the dance community and other creatives. After every chapter, I felt refreshed and inspired. Well done Keone and Mari. Please create more.Cheers Keone & Mari 🥂
5By shveetshtyleSuch an overwhelming and soulful experience. Keone and Mari and their magnificent team of hardworking creatives have brilliantly and subtlety captured what it means to be fundamentally, finitely human, yet daringly lively. If you are already familiar with their history and contributions as visual storytellers through dance, this first-of-its-kind dance book encapsulates all their artistry at the helm. Whether you are a dancer, writer, cinematographer, musician, artist, or a living and breathing individual (think I’ve touched all my bases), then you will find something meaningful in this book. Every element is meant to be patiently absorbed and appreciated. Every experience is displayed carefully and honestly and hits on the deepest and smallest things that matter. This is an outpouring of everyone's support and contribution to art that is often overlooked and whisked away. Please take a chance on this unique book. Be open and let the story speak for itself. Thanks for your inspiring lessons Keone and Mari!Thank you
5By stefvan15Thank you for this, I needed this, today I finished the last chapter “ Ruth “ to be honest it relates to me in a way, and I needed those words, inspiration, and push. Thank you.!Thank You
5By Dani E :)Absolutely beautiful. I have no words but thank you to Keone and Mari for bringing their beautiful creation to life. There are no words for the emotions this book helped me to uncover within myself and I look forward to more works in the future.
