THE BACKGROUND DANCER

Politics Episodes

Applying a microscopic view of the different facets of politics within the performing arts, from the systemic to the individual. Here, we explore Discrimination, Organizational Psychology and Power Structures.
Jan. 23, 2022

Politics: Charting Migration and Identity | Henry Daniel

What does it mean to be a nomadic artist? What exactly is a contemporary nomad? With the increasingly globalized world we live in today, it's only natural that dance artists travel to where opportunity presents itself. Howeve...

Episode page
Jan. 9, 2022

Politics: Navigating Power Dynamics | Sarah Rubidge

How can we best navigate power dynamics within a dance workplace? What about through active agency and heterarchy? Organizational structures have historically been a challenge for corporates and performing arts groups alike, ...

Episode page