Master thesis | Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (MSc)
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In this visual ethnographic research is explored what processes enabled embodiment of traumatic experiences through performed text and dance. The main method of observational cinema enabled to...Show moreIn this visual ethnographic research is explored what processes enabled embodiment of traumatic experiences through performed text and dance. The main method of observational cinema enabled to follow the creation process for the performance of Birds in embodying emotions and trauma of the main character that are based on the personal experiences of the choreographer and director of the performance, Dalton Jansen. Exploring and building the narrative of traumatic experiences of the main character of Birds enabled further steps into embodying the emotions and narrative connected to the traumatic experience by the performers through performed text and dance. By analysing performed text and dance separately insights are found in how they each enabled to express trauma and emotions in different ways. However, the connection exercises and space-holding for trauma at the beginning of the creative process, formed the base that enabled the embodiment in the performers.Show less
