Mediated performance
Performances that incorporate digital or technological interfaces, such as video or virtual reality.
A Glossary item is a list list of key terms and concepts relevant to contemporary dance and performance studies, curated by the IMPACT consortium. It serves as a resource to clarify specialized vocabulary and facilitate deeper understanding within the community.
Performances that incorporate digital or technological interfaces, such as video or virtual reality.
Modern Dance emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a rebellion against classical ballet. Pioneers like Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham, and José Limón a.o. sought to create a dance form that was expressive, grounded, and free from the rigid structure of ballet.
a style or movement in the arts that aims to depart significantly from classical and traditional forms.
Musicality is sensitivity to, knowledge of, or talent for music or the quality or state of being musical, and is used to refer to specific if vaguely defined qualities in pieces and/or genres of music
Neo-classical dance is a style that emerged in the early 20th century as a response to classical ballet. It retains the technical precision and structure of ballet but introduces greater freedom, abstraction, and innovation in movement and form.
Artistic methodologies that actively involve audiences or communities in creative processes.
A movement or action that carries communicative or symbolic meaning in dance and performance.
Improvisation refers to the spontaneous creation of movement, often without pre-set choreography. Dancers use improvisation to explore physical possibilities, respond to internal impulses or external stimuli, and express emotion or narrative in real time.
A set of principles underlying the work of a particular artist or artistic movement.
The practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those having physical or intellectual disabilities or belonging to other minority groups
Emotion or desire as influencing behaviour. Touch the feelings of; move emotionally.
Interactive technology refers to digital systems, devices, and software that enable users to engage, manipulate, or respond to digital content in real time. These technologies create dynamic interactions between humans and machines, often enhancing communication, creativity, and immersive experiences. Systems that allow dancers to influence digital media, such as projections or sound, in real-time.