You're welcome! You know, it's kind of a hoot of an idea. The idea of another way of approaching writing about dance offers freedom, but it doesn't excuse Macaulay's slapdashery or his longstanding callousness, particularly towards contemporary choreographers.
And the idea of elitism in dance criticism needs to go away, not because we don't want writers who have grounded experience and intelligence, but because we don't want writers who operate out of a place of know-it-all privilege. That is not true perception of and sensitivity to art.
New media now will open a time of transition. Not everything that emerges during this phase will be ideal, but new forms will arise out of it, and new models for excellence.
Thanks, Eva! I love that you picked up on this comment from my students....Best, C
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! You know, it's kind of a hoot of an idea. The idea of another way of approaching writing about dance offers freedom, but it doesn't excuse Macaulay's slapdashery or his longstanding callousness, particularly towards contemporary choreographers.
ReplyDeleteAnd the idea of elitism in dance criticism needs to go away, not because we don't want writers who have grounded experience and intelligence, but because we don't want writers who operate out of a place of know-it-all privilege. That is not true perception of and sensitivity to art.
New media now will open a time of transition. Not everything that emerges during this phase will be ideal, but new forms will arise out of it, and new models for excellence.
wait and see.