Contemporary Dance Festivals in the Former Yugoslav Space - (In)dependent Scenes

This book expands understanding of conditions defining the creation and circulation of contemporary dance that differ across Europe.

List of contents

Acknowledgements
List of acronyms and abbreviations
Introduction
Chapter 1: The former Yugoslav space and contemporary dance in context
Chapter 2: Introducing Nomad Dance Academy: a foundation for imperceptible politics
Chapter 3: LocoMotion festival: curatorial praxis and balance
Chapter 4: PLESkavica festival: the Balkan beef-burger, Defestivalisation and Refestivalisation
Chapter 5: Kondenz festival: controversies and the scene
Chapter 6: International development and contemporary dance festivals
Conclusion
Appendix: Festivals of dance and choreography database
Index

About the author

Alexandra Baybutt (PhD, RSME, CMA) works as a freelancer across Europe in dance and movement research, education and art with a commitment to interdisciplinary practice and collaboration.

Summary

This book expands understanding of conditions defining the creation and circulation of contemporary dance that differ across Europe.

Product details

• Authors: Alexandra Baybutt
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.06.2023
• EAN: 9781032344645
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3234464-5
• No. of pages: 206
• Series: Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; European History, PERFORMING ARTS / Dance / Classical & Ballet, HISTORY / Europe / Eastern, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General, MEDICAL / Allied Health Services / Occupational Therapy, ART / Performance, Theatre Studies, Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama), Ballet, Yugoslavia, Performance Art, Yugoslavia & Former Yugoslavia, Creative therapy / Expressive therapies