Do modern dance techniques tend to be replaced?
No, I believe modern techniques will continue. Dance itself will always exist. The show will always exist. What is the role of Universities in dance training? Those who go to dance college broaden their knowledge and their work field, whether they are dancers or researchers. But one can´t start dancing there. The University is more for adults than teenagers. You won´t be professional dancer only by studying in the University. But theory is very important for the dancer’s training. Another important thing for those who wish to follow the path of dance is learning other languages so they can read more. There is much literature about dance, even though we don´t have much access to them in Brazil. Is today’s dance teacher also an entrepreneur? The dance teacher has always been an entrepreneur. In the 70’s, for instance, there was strong mobilization around Ruth Escobar Theatre, which was acquired by dance artists. This action already meant entrepreneurship. The constant struggle continues
