Watchin' Dance - How young people receive dance
Dance plays an ambivalent role in the lives of young people. While many young people enjoy dancing in their free time and often watch dance clips on social media, contemporary dance on stage is often considered "uncool". In this project, we are therefore interested in both perspectives on dance and ask about viewing habits, modes of reception and needs of dance on stage and on social media. We are also investigating the role that music plays for young people in the reception of dance. Based on the results, a dance and music education kit "Watchin' Dance" will be developed following the project. The kit will provide multimedia, methodological suggestions for schools, cultural institutions and teacher training to support young people in the reception of dance.
Image: TANZ_KASSEL/Staatstheater Kassel©Admill KuylerProject description
We see the project as a contribution to reception research and cultural education research in dance. The aim is to identify modes of reception and educational experiences of young people as well as support options for reception processes.
Image: Gorodenkoff-adobe.stock.comPhenomenological vignette research in dance
Phenomenological vignette research is being tested as a new and innovative method for dance, sport and music education research. But what are vignettes and how is this data collection tool used for the project?
Image: TANZ_KASSEL/Staatstheater Kassel©Admill Kuyler
Image: TANZ_KASSEL/Staatstheater Kassel©Fiona KörnerLectures, publications, materials
Here you can get an insight into our publications and lecture activities.
Image: etitov-adobe.stock.comProject team
We are a team of five and our different experiences and biographies allow us to bring diverse perspectives to the project.
Image: ledmark31-adobe.stock.comCooperations
Watchin' Dance cooperates with the Staatstheater Kassel and the network "phenomenological vignette and anecdote research".
Watchin' Dance - How young people receive dance
Project duration: 01/24 - 06/25
Funded by ZFF Pilot of the University of Kassel
Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Verena Freytag, Prof. Dr. Susanne Dreßler
Research Assistant: Julia Brennecke
Student Assistants: Mia Sommerfeld, Annika Stein
Contact: University of Kassel, Institute for Music, Mönchebergstraße 1, 34125 Kassel