The concept of partnering in Western dance studies
Abstract
The article is devoted to the study of the emergence and conceptualization of the partnering term in Western dance studies. It traces the use of the term as applied to the description of partnership in works devoted to the study of the theory and methodology of various dance disciplines. The main cases of mentioning partnership as a component of dance technique were recorded and analyzed. The aspects that determine the effectiveness of partnership as a component of duet dance forms are highlighted. An assumption is made about the gradual clarification of the content of partnering throughout the XXth century as a defining means of expression, and its value and significance for describing the history of contemporary dance as a qualitative characteristic and formative element of contact interaction is shown. The concept of partnering is considered as based on studies of classical dance, social dances, contact improvisation, and contemporary dance. The main ideas and postulates recorded in the most important works that define the nature of partnership in dance are highlighted. Conclusions are drawn about the historically fluid content of partnership as a special type of interaction in dance
About the Authors
L. A. Menshikov
Vaganova Ballet Academy; Saint Petersburg State Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Menshikov L. A. — Doctor habil. in Art History, Professor
2, Rossi St., Saint-Petersburg, 191023
3, liter A, Teatralnaya sq., Saint-Petersburg, 190068
I. S. Sachkov
Vaganova Ballet Academy; Saint Petersburg State Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sachkov I. S. — Postgraduate Student, Teacher at the Ballet Directing Department;
Ivan.sachkov1985@yandex.ru
2, Rossi St., Saint-Petersburg, 191023
3, liter A, Teatralnaya sq., Saint-Petersburg, 190068
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Menshikov L.A., Sachkov I.S. The concept of partnering in Western dance studies. Bulletin of Vaganova Ballet Academy. 2024;(3):112-124. (In Russ.)
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