IJCAS (International Journal of Creative and Arts Studies)
Vol 10, No 1 (2023): June 2023

Andarele Dance: The Female Body Empowerment Through The Sensual Movement

Cristina Duque Martinez (Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jul 2023

Abstract

This article commences with the historical-epistemological background of the sensual Andarele dance from Esmeraldas, Ecuador, aiming to comprehend the symbolic and social conception of the body. Employing a qualitative methodology, it scrutinizes the relationship between the Andarele dance and social and gender theories. The article's primary objective is to engender a discussion concerning female empowerment, with due consideration given to analyzing data on women's experiences in Ecuador and theoretical studies elucidating the benefits of women's body movement as a novel instrument for self-awareness. This process enables women to recognize their creative potential, empower themselves, and embark on emancipation. Consequently, their bodies become a transversal axis that connects and communicates with the external world. Tari Andarele: Pemberdayaan Tubuh Wanita melalui Gerakan Sensual Abstrak Artikel ini diawali dengan latar belakang sejarah-epistemologis tarian sensual Andarele dari Esmeraldas, Ekuador, yang bertujuan untuk memahami konsepsi simbolis dan sosial tentang tubuh. Menggunakan metodologi kualitatif, penelitian ini meneliti hubungan antara tarian Andarele dengan teori sosial dan gender. Tujuan utama artikel ini adalah untuk melahirkan diskusi tentang pemberdayaan perempuan, dengan pertimbangan diberikan untuk menganalisis data pengalaman perempuan di Ekuador dan studi teoretis menjelaskan manfaat gerakan tubuh perempuan sebagai instrumen baru untuk kesadaran diri. Proses ini memungkinkan perempuan untuk mengenali potensi kreatif mereka, memberdayakan diri mereka sendiri, dan memulai emansipasi. Akibatnya, tubuh mereka menjadi sumbu transversal yang menghubungkan dan berkomunikasi dengan dunia luar.

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IJCAS

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Subject

Arts Humanities

Description

Recently, the value of arts studies in higher education level is often phrased in enrichment terms- helping scholars find their voices, and tapping into their undiscovered talents. IJCAS focuses on the important efforts of input and output quality rising of art education today through the ...