Abstract
Thai contemporary dance is the fusion of various dance forms and has evolved in Thai society in accordance with Western influences on Thai culture. This qualitative research examines the background, style and form of contemporary dance in Thailand in order to determine a model for future creation of dance. The investigation identifies four distinct periods in the history of Thai contemporary dance that have seen three clear style concepts emerge: dance based on popular literature, dance based on social experience and original artistic creations. There are four steps in dance creation that influence the overall choreographic creation, which are input, process, output and outcome. Thai contemporary dance depends on social conditions, the economy, politics and industry, as well as the important factors of choreographer, audience and inheritor. This research concludes that, for successful construction of Thai contemporary dance in the future, the choreographers must constantly invent, develop or establish quality individual creative concepts and methods that can be used to attract the interest of an ever-changing audience.
Highlights
Contemporary Dance in Thailand dates back more than 60 years
The investigation identifies four distinct periods in the history of Thai contemporary dance that have seen three clear style concepts emerge: dance based on popular literature, dance based on social experience and original artistic creations
Art that reveals international roots or mixtures was first seen in Thailand when the country had contact with other nations. This has been visible since the period of King Rama IV in architecture, temples, education and dress, including various aspects of lifestyle that have an effect on everyday life and maintenance of Thai identity
Summary
Contemporary Dance in Thailand dates back more than 60 years. the form and background of Thai Contemporary Dance is starting to be discussed, there is little formal information available other than some old documents and photographs. Dance in Thailand from the past to the present day has been a form of presenting the creative results of dance that depicts Thai identity. Nowadays, this is the most popular form of dance in modern organized performances. This is the most popular form of dance in modern organized performances It is common among the new generations for Thai dance to be perceived as slow, long and repetitive with movements and postures that are similar, even though new performances are frequently created. Thai dance remains a valuable and beautiful national treasure for descendants to conserve
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