Because of this high status of the object in our culture…
“Because of this high status of the object in our culture, something has to be a thing. Live efforts are almost marginal. I think dance, for example, is just as much a thing, and I want for it to have the same status. I don't want it to be the thing that comes in the evening and is, like, the happy music.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He argues that dance should be valued as a cultural object, not just entertainment.
In simple terms: Dance deserves equal cultural status.
Key Takeaway
Elevate dance’s cultural value.
Themes
art
culture
status
Mood
critical
advocacy
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- theatre
- dance education
- public arts funding
Key Concepts
Cultural hierarchy
artistic legitimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can dance be presented as a serious art form?
- What barriers exist for its acceptance?
A Different Perspective
Changing public perception is difficult.