|
Who has the right to write about dance?
by Laurel Victoria Gray
An examination of the role of dance criticism in the Middle Eastern dance community.
Let us be honest. We are all critics. We all harbor likes and dislikes on a myriad of topics, including dance. Indeed, our ability to distinguish differences is a positive survival trait. Humans need to be discerning; we need to identify the difference between edible and poisonous plants, between useful animals and potential predators, between helpful and dangerous humans. Our ability to critically analyze these differences helps us chose careers, homes, hobbies, and mates.
|
|
