The »material turn« in science and art has brought the artistic process and the materiality of
staging into focus thereby challenging the paradigm of dance and performance as ephemeral
arts. At the same time digital media have given rise to new forms of materiality
documentation and archiving. But what is »materiality« in dance and performance? What role do
materials play as part of the cultural memory of an ephemeral art? The contributors explore
concepts of materiality in dance and performance the use of materials in artistic practices
and the role of social media in changing perceptions of dance and performance. This volume
demonstrates how the focus on materiality shapes contemporary dance and performance art and
challenges established concepts in performance and dance research.
