Word Dances
Word Dances is owned by Katie Bruckbauer of Fargo, ND. She is a dancer-poet and the author of Time to Soar: Word Dances and Bird Songs for Every Season. This delightfully profound and whimsical book of poetry explores the human condition with “word dances and bird songs,” taking readers on a spiritual journey through the seasons of life with all its messiness, mirth, melancholy, mystery, and miracle. The intimate and embodied poetry in Time to Soar is accessible to all, young and old alike. The thought-provoking and playful poems, with their rhythm, rhyme, and beautiful illustrations, by Mary Jo Savageau of Bismarck, ND, engage the whole self – body, mind, and spirit. They will soar off the pages into your heart!
Bruckbauer is also the creator of a dance performance, Word Dances: Poetry in Motion, an inspirational and introspective fusion of poetry narration with music and interpretive dance, based on the Time to Soar book. The performance provides meaningful and thought-provoking messages of healing and peace suitable for any gathering. Performances can vary in length from 10 to 90 minutes.
Sample Performance from Poetry in Motion
In addition to the book and performance, Word Dances also offers delightful greeting cards and handmade bookmarks for purchase. Visit WordDances.com
Category: Artisans & Gifts Publishers
Katherine J Bruckbauer
906 South Dr S
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone Number: (701) 212-3793
WordDancesND@gmail.com
WordDances.com
History: Word Dances was formed in October 2023 by dancer-poet Katie Bruckbauer of Fargo, ND. Bruckbauer’s first poetry book, Time to Soar: Word Dances and Bird Songs for Every Season was self-published in February, 2024. The book is illustrated by Mary Jo Savageau, Bismarck, ND. An accompanying dance performance, Word Dances: Poetry in Motion debuted April 7, 2024 at the Sanctuary Events Center, Fargo, ND. The performance features select poems from Time to Soar set to choreography by Bruckbauer and Barb Wieland, Park Rapids, MN. Subsequent performances have occurred throughout North Dakota and Minnesota. Word Dances is currently booking events for the upcoming year.
Member Since: 01/08/2026