Significance of the research terms

There are some terms that have specific relevance to describe the nature of research in performing arts. In this space, these terms are observed critically for their rightful usage. 

Need for the dance research

Is dancer should essentially become researcher? In this column series Writer writes on the need of the study/research in Dance especially answering the current trends developin in the field.

Dance Research-Problems in research and Importance of Methodology

This category is meant for exclusive column on Dance research by Dr Shobha Shashikumar.‘Dance Research’ seems to be a continuously researched term. It is either probed with suspicion or with doubt or with confusion. Nevertheless, it has been privileged to be caressed by the most brilliant and responsible hands from the past, that it has laid a strong footing for the posterity. The conflict between ‘theory and practice’ is what, that has kept the debate alive till date (whether dance research is mandatory or even essential for that matter for dance practitioners). The need for research does not seem to be questioned in any other discipline whatsoever.

Dance Research- Introduction to importance and necessity

This category is meant for exclusive column on Dance research by Dr Shobha Shashikumar.‘Dance Research’ seems to be a continuously researched term. It is either probed with suspicion or with doubt or with confusion. Nevertheless, it has been privileged to be caressed by the most brilliant and responsible hands from the past, that it has laid a strong footing for the posterity. The conflict between ‘theory and practice’ is what, that has kept the debate alive till date (whether dance research is mandatory or even essential for that matter for dance practitioners). The need for research does not seem to be questioned in any other discipline whatsoever.

Dance Research – Significance and misconceptions

This category is meant for exclusive column on Dance research by Dr Shobha Shashikumar.‘Dance Research’ seems to be a continuously researched term. It is either probed with suspicion or with doubt or with confusion. Nevertheless, it has been privileged to be caressed by the most brilliant and responsible hands from the past, that it has laid a strong footing for the posterity. The conflict between ‘theory and practice’ is what, that has kept the debate alive till date (whether dance research is mandatory or even essential for that matter for dance practitioners). The need for research does not seem to be questioned in any other discipline whatsoever.