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Revision as of 16:08, 13 February 2006 by 207.44.225.74 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Performance Studies is an academic discipline created in the 1960s by Richard Schechner, Brooks McNamara, Michael Kirby, and others. It incorporates theories of drama, anthropology and sociology. Performance Studies engages performance as both an object of study-something to be documented, analyzed, theorized-and as a living art form -something to be experienced, practiced, enacted. The first performance studies department was created at NYU. More can be found out by reading Schechner's book: Performance Studies: An Introduction.
The joint-cradles of Performance Studies are Northwestern University and NYU.
Performance Studies is also an A-level (AS and A2) course consisting of the integration of the discrete art forms of Dance, Music and Drama in performing arts.
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