But, a lot of independent dancers feel themselves in need of acquiring effective words to appeal to people outside of the theater, to write a number of papers to get a grant, and to explain about their professions and performance pieces.

Why do dancers need to acquire words to explain their artwork?

First of all, why are we fascinated by good dancers? It is not only their dance but also the art created by non-verbal performances that move the audience’s heart. Many people might think that it is not cool or worthless to describe their art by words because dance is basically considered to be a non-verbal art form.

But, a lot of independent dancers feel themselves in need of acquiring effective words to appeal to people outside of the theater, to write a number of papers to get grant, and explain about their professions and performance pieces. Less people in modern society go to the theater due to the increasing trends of movies, video games, media resources, and other modern forms of entertainments. As a result, they are not easily interested in sophisticated non-verbal and ambiguous performances and even consider them as boring or extraordinary events.

Dancers needs to have their own voices heard, more than ever before. To look into the language of the modern society and be collaborative with the speakers’ words will make dancers keen on feeling the movements of the society we live in. Otherwise, new creations cannot happen and they will stay in the small theater world.

On the other hand, people are losing their physicality. Sadly, the development of computer technology is so contributing to humanity's degeneration. Decades ago, there were not many people who were always staring at the screen of smart phone everywhere they went. They moved much more than we do now. Now, we see, hear, speak, and talk with electronic gadgets in which not much physical human interaction with senses are involved. WE are losing keen senses and will cease using pencils and reading paper books in future.

There is no answer about if dancers need to user their word to explain their work. Words are not all mighty and could not explain ambiguous ideas or artistic dances. However, thinking about the relationship between the movements of human body and the words created in our daily life is necessary to make their life as an artist more alive.