Simon Hecquet and Sabine Prokhoris examine the “fabrics” or making of dance, likely discussing the processes, institutions, and cultural contexts that shape dance creation and performance.
Rudi Laermans provides a theoretical and practical exploration of contemporary dance, discussing how collective movement and collaboration contribute to the creation and experience of dance.
The Platform for Contemporary Dance (PlaST) is a nationwide organization of independent artists in the field of contemporary dance. It brings together individual artists (currently more than 50) and professional dance associations through honorary membership.
Numeridanse is the first video platform entirely dedicated to dance. Free and open to all, it offers a unique collection of videos, including filmed performances, documentaries, interviews, as well as short and feature films.
Innovations is one of the industries rapidly growing contemporary dance platforms which strives to cater for artists at all stages of their career. Providing a supportive environment for the presentation of new ideas and nurturing creative innovation across the spectrum of contemporary dance practice.
In recent decades, there has been a growing interest in artistic practices as a lens through which to explore inequalities, navigating the intricate dynamics of mobility, citizenship and belongingness. In particular, music and dance have emerged as illuminating pathways for reimagining migration and diversity research. This transformative perspective challenges conventional categories such as “migrant,” “migration,” […]
Jocelyne Vaysse investigates the intersection of dance, health, and disability, focusing on how artistic bodily mediations can contribute to well-being and inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
Tom Meisenhelder discusses the historical process of “othering” African bodies in precolonial Europe, examining the racial and cultural constructions that shaped European perceptions of Africans.
V. Y. Mudimbe critically examines the historical and philosophical constructions of Africa, exploring how knowledge and perceptions of Africa have been shaped by Western thought and colonial discourses.
Hélène Neveu Kringelbach explores the role of dance circles in urban Senegal, focusing on how movement and dance contribute to moral values and self-fashioning within the community.
Kariamu Welsh provides an overview of African dance, discussing its cultural significance, diverse styles, and the role it plays in expressing identity and community within African societies.
In this chapter, Kariamu Welsh explores the aesthetic foundations and commonalities in African dance, highlighting its unifying elements and cultural expressions across the continent.