Music Composition And Dance: A Synchronised Creative Process
“It’s always important for the composer or musician to understand the dynamic of the body, the meaning of a specific movement.” — Angelo Naso Music composition and movement at the same time can be quite challenging, but it can give a rich final result, not only for the audience but also for the artists. We […]
Rethinking Contemporary Dance Practices Through Collaboration and Conversation
Blog by Lexy Garner “Dance is a powerful art form, one that should not always need to be explained and justified but one that should be indulged in and appreciated.” As an emerging dance practitioner right at the starting line shaping my future and bridging my career from being a student to a professional, I […]
Dance Writing – Interview With Mercedes Caballero
Why do we need a more transparent journalism in dance? Interview with Mercedes Caballero Mercedes Caballero is a dance writer based in Madrid, Spain. In 2011, she created UNBLOGDEDANZA, where she advocates a more independent and ethic dance journalism. On this interview, she shares with us her efforts to create a more engaging relationship with the audience. “In […]
Cultural Mediation In Dance – Interview with Elena Medina Gil
Why do we need Cultural Mediation in dance? Interview with Elena Medina Gil Cultural Mediation is the area that connects cultural organisations and society. It covers a wide spectrum of practices that aims audience development, more active participation from visitors and a strong community focus. Due to the value of the work of a cultural […]
Podcasting for Dance – Interview with Rachel Elderkin
Do dance podcasts work as a powerful tool to engage with the audience? Interview with Rachel Elderkin There are great differences in writing about dance and talking about dance. For Rachel Elderkin, working in both fields has been giving her more possibilities to bring artists closer to their audiences. Hosting the podcast ‘Dance Dialogues’, the […]