Examining Identity and Dance through the Unique Kinesthetic Structures of the Hasidic and Voguing Communities
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Authors
Nudell, Ariella Robyn
Issue Date
2016-05-01
Type
thesis_closed
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Keywords
Hasidic Dance , Voguing , Community , Dance/movement Therapy , Fashion , Gender , Identity , Dance Movement Therapy
Alternative Title
Dance/Movement Therapy Theses
Abstract
This paper examines how dance is used in both the Hasidic and Voguing cultures as an expression of individual identity. A discussion of each culture’s history, use of clothing and approach to gender identity is included, as is an analysis of their unique dance customs, movement styles and use of three-dimensional space. This provides a context for an examination of how dance structures, supports and strengthens the role of the individual within both the Hasidic and Voguing cultures while firmly anchoring them within their respective communities.