Art Quote by Jamake Highwater
“Dance in this century has remained primarily a personal ritual operating, like most avant-garde art, as an idiosyncratic form rather than a tribal expression of religious powers or a corporate expression of societal values.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Avant‑Garde Dance and Society, 1978
Modern dance is often an individual artistic expression rather than a collective cultural or religious ritual.
In simple terms: Dance today is mostly personal art, not communal ritual.
Key Takeaway
Explore dance as personal expression.
Themes
art
individualism
culture
ritual
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
artistic
critical
When to use this quote
- performance art classes
- personal choreography
- cultural festivals
Key Concepts
aesthetics
social function
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- Can dance ever bridge personal and communal meaning?
- How does this view affect dance education?
A Different Perspective
May overlook communal bonding benefits.
