20711203 - Dance in video

The course examines the relationship between the art of movement and the movement of images, analyzing dance and video in cases of documentation of performances or artistic creation and their possible combinations. In the chronological span from the second half of the twentieth century to contemporary experiences, the course is based on the vision, the commentary and the study of the main cases of dance in video.
The objectives of the course are to trace a history of dance and performance of the last decades through video production, recognizing the elements of the single languages and those generated by their grafting. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the course aims at the acquisition of knowledge related to the intermediality of the languages of the scene and to the problems of the documentation of the performative experience.
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Programme

The course examines the relationship between the art of movement and the movement of images, analyzing dance and video in cases of documentation of performances or artistic creation and their possible combinations. In the chronological span from the second half of the twentieth century to contemporary experiences, the course is based on the vision, the commentary and the study of the main cases of dance in video.

Core Documentation

Videography:

Maya Deren, Dance Films
Maurice Bejart, Bolero – Le sacre du Printemps
Pina Bausch, Café Muller
Wim Wenders, Pina
Pier Francesco Aiello, Dancing Dreams. Sui passi di Pina Bausch
Bartabas/Ko Murobushi - Le centaure et l'animal
Masaki Iwana, Vermilion Souls
La La La Human Steps - Amelia
Tomer Heymann, Mr. Gaga. Anima e corpo di un genio della danza
Teatro Akropolis, La parte maledetta. Viaggio ai confini del teatro. Paola Bianchi

During the course of the lectures other videos and archival materials will be screened and, where possible, made available to non-attending students.

Textes:
- Alessandro Amaducci, Screendance. Sperimentazioni visive intorno al corpo tra film, video e computer grafica, Kaplan, Torino 2020
- Lecture notes and materials by the teacher


Type of delivery of the course

The course will be conducted in both traditional and distance learning modes

Type of evaluation

A written paper commenting on and analyzing one or more films of your choice from those included in the videography will be required, to be handed in at least twenty days before the date of the exam. An oral exam on the general themes of the course will complete the evaluation