Articles by Initial Letters
Táncház–táncmozgalom
- Issue: 2023/2
- Starting page: 22
- Serie: TÁNCHÁZ 50
- Author: Vadasi Tibor
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Dance house and the movement: An article from 1974 – the very early days of Hungary’s dance house movement. The author writes that there [was] a need for the dance house – for the movement. A few excerpts here: “We hope that the performing dance group leaders can see that there is a need for the urban dance houses.” He described the ensembles as ‘professional amateur’ in terms of level of technique and artistic performance, also describing a need for what he calls ‘the crowd’ or probably the social situation of the dance house houses. He stated that the early dance houses “[didn’t] want to be a movement, the participants [didn’t] want that, or [didn’t notice that aspect] …but we know that a movement is possible, and we will assist that.” “…a volunteer movement where professional guidance comes from a good ensemble director and the audience are young people who want to get to know a folk dance or music up to a certain point...” “A movement cannot be created …we have to stand by it, help it develop, so that it can become a real movement…” “The movement must rely on older dancers who want to continue dancing. They can use their dance experience in the dance houses to teach the dances they know and love the most…” By Vadasi Tibor. First published in: Táncművészeti Információk Táncház – Híradó 3. Sz. Budapest, 1974.