Sally Banes examines the innovative choreographic methods developed by the Judson Dance Theater, highlighting their impact on modern dance and performance art.
This book provides an in-depth exploration of contemporary choreography, discussing its evolution, key figures, and the innovative practices that define this dynamic field of dance.
SanSan Kwan examines the temporal and contextual boundaries of contemporary dance, questioning when and how dance practices are classified as contemporary within historical and cultural frameworks.
Susan Au offers a comprehensive overview of ballet and modern dance, tracing their historical development, key movements, and influential choreographers and dancers.
Kapila Vatsyayan explores the rich tradition of classical Indian dance, analyzing its representation in literature and the arts, and its cultural and spiritual significance.
Bojana Cvejic examines the conceptual frameworks in contemporary dance and performance, focusing on how choreographers address and express complex ideas and problems through movement and performance.
Alexander Schwan discusses the ethical dimensions of contemporary dance, focusing on the concept of responsive bodies and the implications for performance and audience engagement.
Brett A. Berlíner explores the representation and perception of the exotic Black Other in Jazz Age France, analyzing the cultural and social dynamics of desire and otherness during this period.
Brenda Dixon-Gottschild traces the evolution of the Black dancing body in American culture, from stereotypical representations to the emergence of cool aesthetics in dance.
The Artistic Research Foundation aims to be a platform for experimental artistic research and artistic production in a broad and ambitious sense, yet on a decidedly small and intimate scale. We are positioned on the outskirts of Amsterdam’s established artistic centre, geographically as well as conceptually, where we explore untrodden paths and autonomous quests into […]
EDN organises networking events, conferences, forums and sector consultations. These online and onsite events connect initiatives and form alliances between sector stakeholders. EDN facilitates a capacity-building programme for organisations, artists, and other dance development professionals. Ateliers and the Staff Exchange are organised and hosted by the EDN member organisations to share knowledge, connect initiatives, co-research, pilot […]
SAR promotes practices of artistic research as undertaken both in and outside academic institutions. We facilitate co-operation and communication through conferences and meetings, and disseminate knowledge on artistic research practices and results. We encourage risk-taking, quality research. SAR publishes the Journal for Artistic Research (JAR), an online, open access and peer-reviewed journal for the identification, […]