When I was discussing why it is so hard to get this whole thing right I brought up Jean Rosenthal’s quote about lighting dance. One of the wonderful things about her image of an aquarium of light is that of supporting, or as I put it, partnering the dancer. While every designer will tell you that they are a critical part of whatever art form they are lighting, I am convinced that it is much more the case with dance. There are many reasons why this relationship between dance and light developed. I believe that at the heart of it, the relationship was driven by economic factors.
Dance, in particular modern dance, has always struggled for recognition in the pantheon of the performing arts. It is considered an elitist art form ...
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