The Political Power of Dance

This week we got to dive into a very underrepresented area of the arts and its influence on political protest. Throughout history, dance has been used as a tool for political power and protest, even though it's also been laced with controversy and sometimes outlawed in countries and communities (even today). We talk about a myriad of cultures and societies that have been influenced by this political power of dance. From Zimbabwe warriors, plantation slaves, 17th-century French Courtiers, Soviet Communists, LGBTQ+ activists, to the counterculture scene of Sao Paulo, dance has been used as a way to express unity, power, and protest. We also talk about the myriad of issues that have used dance as a catalyst for change including protests against the economy during The Great Depression, the refugee crisis, gender equality, human trafficking, and most recently police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement. This episode will definitely make you rethink dance... and also the movie Footloose. Want to check out some of our favorite books? Check out our booklist Follow Us on Instagram @morethanamuse.podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.