DANCE CHRONICLE
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Rhythm of Dance Scholarship
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Analysis of Dance:
The journal emphasizes research that intersects with various disciplines, including history, sociology, anthropology, and performance studies, providing a comprehensive understanding of dance as a cultural expression. - Cultural and Historical Contexts:
It focuses on the historical evolution of dance forms, their cultural significance, and the socio-political contexts influencing their development and reception. - Global Perspectives:
The journal highlights dance practices from around the world, encouraging comparative studies that reveal the diverse expressions and meanings of dance in different cultures. - Dance Pedagogy and Education:
It addresses methodologies and practices in dance education, focusing on inclusivity, equity, and the evolving nature of dance teaching. - Activism and Social Justice:
The journal explores the role of dance in social movements, activism, and community engagement, emphasizing dance's potential as a medium for political expression and change. - Choreographic Innovation and Performance Analysis:
It examines contemporary dance practices, innovative choreographic methods, and their implications for artistic creation and performance.
Trending and Emerging
- Cultural Identity and Dance:
There is a growing focus on how dance practices express and negotiate cultural identities, particularly in diasporic and cross-cultural contexts, indicating the importance of dance in discussions of identity politics. - Dance and Social Justice:
Recent issues increasingly address the intersection of dance with social justice movements, emphasizing how dance serves as a form of activism and a platform for marginalized voices. - Technological Integration in Dance:
Emerging discussions around screendance and digital media are gaining traction, reflecting the influence of technology on dance creation, performance, and dissemination. - Feminist and Queer Perspectives:
There is a notable rise in scholarship examining the contributions of feminist and queer theories to dance, highlighting how these frameworks inform contemporary practices and narratives in the field. - Decolonization in Dance Studies:
Papers exploring decolonial approaches to dance history and criticism are becoming more prominent, showcasing a critical engagement with colonial legacies in dance practices and scholarship.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Ballet Narratives:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers solely focused on traditional ballet histories and practices, indicating a shift towards more contemporary and diverse dance forms. - Eurocentric Perspectives:
Research that primarily centers on European dance traditions is becoming less common, reflecting a broader commitment to global and multicultural perspectives in dance scholarship. - Historical Accounts without Contemporary Relevance:
Papers that recount historical dance events or figures without connecting them to contemporary issues or practices are appearing less frequently, suggesting a preference for research that bridges past and present. - Rigid Genre Classifications:
There is a waning interest in strictly categorizing dance forms; instead, the journal is favoring interdisciplinary and hybrid approaches that challenge traditional genre boundaries.
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