Dance on! Dancing through life

Publication Type

Edited Book

Publication Date

5-2023

Abstract

Burridge and Svendler Nielsen bring together many perspectives from around the world on dancing experiences through life of senior artists and educators, whether as professionals working with community dance groups, in education or for recreation and well-being. Broadening our understanding of the burgeoning sector of maturing dances and dancers, this book incorporates a range of theoretical approaches with an emphasis on cultural and experiential dimensions. It includes examples of how artists, community practitioners, teachers, policy makers and academics work to better understand, promote and create new ways of thinking and working in the field of dance performance, education and well-being. Each section of the book includes a mixture of chapters based on research and case narratives focusing on practitioners’ experience, as well as conversations between world-renowned mature dance artists and choreographers. It features an eclectic mix of lived experiences, wisdom, deep knowledge and reflection. The book is a valuable resource for students of performing arts, pedagogy, choreography, community dance practice, social and cultural studies, aesthetics, interdisciplinary arts, dance therapy and more. Artists working across generations and in communities can also find useful inspiration for their continued dance practice.

Keywords

Dance, dance performance, well-being, performing arts

Discipline

Dance | Theatre and Performance Studies

Research Areas

Humanities

First Page

1

Last Page

254

ISBN

9781000882506

Identifier

10.4324/9781003307624

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Embargo Period

1-8-2024

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003307624

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