participatory practice for co-creation of the performance

Masterarbeit Masterstudium Movement Studies and Performance (Tanzpädagogik) RA 066 747

ABSTRACT: The following work is the result of my research which was based on analysing the two fields - contemporary dance and social work in order to create a praxeological method. A method of participatory practice offering an experience of co-creation for the audience. In the first chapters I am focusing on answering the relation between the audience and performers through the selected concepts and theories in the field of performing arts focusing on contemporary dance and theatre and social work. The examination of the process of establishing working relationships in social work serves as the base for co- creation in contemporary dance performances in participatory practice. The goal of the research was finding a method that is not following the established, hierarchical and conventional practices of rehearsals and performances. This research is important because it provides a praxeology that can be used for the further creation of new artistic projects and may also be used in pedagogical and educational contexts. The second part of the thesis consist of the analysis of interviews conducted with five Slovenian artists. The conclusion consists of a summary of various interviews and tools which proved to be fundamental for participatory practice methods and the co-creation of performances.

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