ARTICLE: Contemporary Dance and Physical Theatre in Belarus at the Beginning of the 21st Century

[ENCATC Performing Arts Management]

In the 2000s a new generation of choreographers entered the Belorussian contemporary dance scene. While state theatres in Belarus are characterized by a long artistic stagnation, protective-conservative repertory policy, and orientation towards the plays of the “light” genre, independent groups tend to have an open position regarding the experience of modern theatrical and dance art, seek comprehensive forms of artistic expression and new ways of communication with the audience, and touch upon “uncomfortable” topics trying to critically reflect on modern life phenomena. 

The article is written by Svetlana Ulanovskaya and published on 16 November for the East European Performing Arts Platform. 

Read the full article here: http://eepap.culture.pl/feuilleton/contemporary-dance-and-physical-theatre-belarus-beginning-21th-century