Esoteric Dance Practices of the Early Twentieth Century: Case Study of George Gurdjieff’s Movements

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Makhabbad Maltabarova
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The beginning of the twentieth century was marked by colossal changes in various spheres of life, including art, where appeared numerous choreographies produced by both professional dancers and esoteric teachers. This article analyzes the choreography of George Gurdjieff, a dance practice simply called “Movements.” This practice was often considered as closely related to and being a product of the artistic environment of the time. The article argues that even though being the product of the time, Gurdjieff’s dance requires a close attention. It will show that his approach to dance downplays aesthetic and emotional aspects. Applying the hybrid methodology, this article will first identify the place of the Movements in Gurdjieff’s teaching. It will then illustrate how the Movements differ from modern German dance. Finally, it will analyze and describe the author’s ethnographic experiences in the study and practice of the Movements.
二十世纪初的神秘舞蹈实践:乔治-古尔杰夫舞蹈个案研究
二十世纪初,生活的各个领域都发生了巨大的变化,包括艺术领域,出现了许多由专业舞蹈家和神秘教师创作的舞蹈作品。这篇文章分析了乔治-古尔杰耶夫的舞蹈作品,一种简称为 "动作 "的舞蹈实践。这种舞蹈实践通常被认为与当时的艺术环境密切相关,是艺术环境的产物。文章认为,尽管古尔杰夫的舞蹈是时代的产物,但仍需要密切关注。文章将说明,他的舞蹈方法淡化了审美和情感方面。本文将运用混合方法,首先确定 "舞步 "在古尔杰夫教学中的地位。然后,文章将说明 "舞步 "与德国现代舞蹈的不同之处。最后,文章将分析和描述作者在研究和实践 "舞步 "过程中的人种学经验。
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