Dance and Ethics is now available!
By Naomi M. Jackson
Dance and Ethics: Moving Towards a More Humane Culture is an introductory study of ethical issues as applied to the history and field of western theatrical dance. It is the first sustained work of its kind, inspired by the belief that there are serious issues to be illuminated by examining dance in relation to ethics and to the changing values in the dance world itself, especially as faced by young dancers entering the profession.
Dance and Ethics examines key ethical issues related to the dance field, primarily within the United States, and how those directly impact different aspects of the lives of dance artists over the span of their careers. The issues discussed include the basic ethical choices facing a dance artist in terms of whether to care about ethics or separate art from morality; ethical issues involved in student–teacher and dancer–choreographer relationships; how ethical concerns relate to the creation and reception of choreographic work; ethical aspects of the critical assessment of dance and dancers; and ethical issues related to presenting systems and institutional infrastructures within the
dance field.
The book focuses on theatrical dance forms of ballet, modern/ postmodern dance and theatrical jazz, but also extends to commercial dance, dance for the camera/internet and social/ vernacular/folk dance when relevant to the main argument.
