THE ART OF DANCE IN A DIGITAL WORLD
THE ART OF DANCE IN A DIGITAL WORLD

Summary/Abstract: In the last three decades, the influence of digital technology has affected almost all aspects of our lives, including the world of dance. Nowadays, due to Internet resources, dance is broadcast faster than in any other times. As for instance, more rapidly than in the late 16th century, when Italian ballet masters have affected the French Court, or when the Russian ballet was dispersed after Diaghilev’s death in 1929. Moreover, with a single click, everyone has the possibility to access more than 750.000 dance videos, being able to view a performance or dance tutorial whenever it is desired. The art renews itself when it manages to integrate in the present, and digital technology has embraced the art of dance, giving birth to new interdisciplinary approaches. This paper surveys the use of technology regarding dance education and performance on the screen and analyses in what manner the development of digital machineries is supporting innovation in dance.

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