Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0344855

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0344855

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Circus Aerialists: Bodies, Gender and National Identity. This research will produce the first critical study of circus aerial performance 1860 to 1990. It asks what the impact of this performance is on social beliefs about bodies. How has gender and national identity been presented in aerial acts? The research promotes the legendary Australian performers who have been among our most famous cultural exports, and yet remain neglected in Australia. Were circus athletes predecessors of sports athletes? Increasing numbers of professional aerialists work in circus' multimillion dollar arts industry, which makes this specialised study, archive and book overdue. It is new knowledge that expands Australia's research base.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 21-02-2003

End Date: 20-02-2006

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $77,190.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Cultural Studies Not Elsewhere Classified | Culture, Gender, Sexuality | Cultural Studies | Drama, Theatre And Performance Studies |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

National identity | Gender | The performing arts (incl. music, theatre and dance)

Other Keywords

Cultural Studies | Cultural Studies Not Elsewhere Classified | Culture, Gender, Sexuality | Drama, Theatre And Performance Studies | Gender | National identity | The performing arts (incl. music, theatre and dance)

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