Douglas Crimp's Speech On Dance As A New Form Of Art

Since the beginning of modernism in the 18th we start seeing art in different ways. It rejected the ideals of traditionalism allowing artist to expand outside their horizons to different mediums and techniques. From there forward we see all types of styles such as impressionism, minimalism, abstract, photorealism, pop art and more. Just like photography, dance is becoming more and more popular in the art industry. The acknowledgment that it has received recently its immense that dance is now a new category of art. An art that just like any other is being used for self-expression. A new way of expression that has critiques asking why use dance and how can it be used. Douglas Crimp in his speech rather than answering to the audience as to why is used within artists, he gives us an insight of his experiences. …show more content…
Even to this day, when its used in celebrity performances, Broadway plays, competitions, and even in the street I would just see it as a hobby or part of the performance that made the performance look better. I guess we could say that dance to me was irrelevant in the art industry, but Crimp opened my mind to an appreciation towards dance. Dance is being used as a type of protest, as a language with no words, a language that is read within movements and expressions. If the performance is rough, then it possibly means anger. If its smooth, with passion then I would receive a sense of love. As I think back to any dance performance I can question myself to whom are they speaking, what are they trying to say with their moves, and to what are they responding