#evasvaneblomthesocial- The Social Media Project

Abstract

This thesis is about dance and social media. It explores how social media can be used as a space for contemporary dance performance. It is written from the perspective and explorations of the contemporary dancer Eva Svaneblom, that has created improvised performances with the smartphone screen (and social media) as her muse. Instagram and YouTube are the two main social media platforms from where the research has taken its stance. Except from existing within dance and improvisation it draws inspiration from selfie culture, feminism, geography and nature.