Blanka Marková:
Analysis of Cultural Policies and Strategies in the Context of Public Support for Contemporary Dance

Stati a studie / Živá hudba 2022/13 / Publikováno 6. 12. 2023

Abstrakt The Czech Republic is currently debating the role of culture in society in the context of the post-pandemic situation and the integration of refugees from Ukraine. Culture plays an unde¬niable role in these processes, with social, urban, environmental and economic impacts and an acknowledged positive impact on well-being and health. In particular, dance and movement arts can be beneficial not only in the integration of refugees but also in the recovery from various health issues or in the slowing down of diseases. Dance and movement help to orient one¬self in space, are part of a healthy lifestyle, slow down ageing and are tools for communication. Cultural policies and strategies at many levels are used to support the de¬velopment of artistic, cultural and creative activities. National cultural policy should provide a framework for developing strategic documents at regional and local level. This paper aims to analyse and reflect on cultural policies and strategies in the context of supporting con¬temporary dance, new circuses and residencies. Research and reflection on cultural policies and strategies should answer a number of questions: do current cultural policies and strategies reflect contemporary dance, new circuses and residencies? Do dance-sector representatives use the advocacy power of professional associations? Is the support for contemporary dance, new circuses and residencies in cultural poli¬cies and strategies related to the participation of artists/dancers in developing these documents? This research is based on two research projects conducted in 2022.

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