Author’s dance theatre of the XX – the beg. of the XXI centuries: ‘The idea of freedom in the theory of drama’ and its influence on shape

Abstract

This article investigates the influence of the ‘idea of freedom in the theory of drama’ on the form of the author’s dance theatre in the 20th and early 21st centuries. Through analysis of creative works by representatives of modern dance theatre, the study identifies and generalizes key stylistic and compositional features. These include: complete freedom in theatrical form and theme selection; liberation from conventional dance vocabulary in favor of ‘unconditional’ movement; free choice of music, including ‘non-ballet’ music; synthesis of diverse elements such as ritual dances, martial arts and acrobatics, abandonment of traditional pas-dedeux in favor of dance – dialogue; the emergence of new forms of author’s dance theatre; new compositional methods; and innovative scenography. The findings reveal how the pursuit of freedom has shaped the evolution of modern dance theatre, fostering artistic expression and pushing the boundaries of traditional form.