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To examine the influence of venture capitalism on dance education practices and assess the commodification of private ballet schools.

March 27, 2021Leisure Studies

The battlefield of ballet schools: the commodification of dance education in China

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To examine the influence of venture capitalism on dance education practices and assess the commodification of private ballet schools.
Qualitative, ethnographic study conducted within private dance academies in Chengdu, China.
In-depth semi-structured interviews capturing the lived experiences and viewpoints of dance educators and venture capital investors.
Venture capital entry intensified institutional competition, compelling private dance schools to adopt aggressively consumer-oriented operating models.
Curricular and pedagogical focus shifted from comprehensive artistic training toward the commercial delivery of external student certifications to satisfy consumer demands.

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Ethnographic study reveals increased market competition and consumer orientation in private ballet schools, highlighting shifting pedagogical priorities.

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Heyang et al. (2021) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a11d1ebe767b0489cfd3674 https://doi.org/10.1080/02614367.2021.1896770

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Ethnographic study reveals increased market competition and consumer orientation in private ballet schools, highlighting shifting pedagogical priorities.

The battlefield of ballet schools: the commodification of dance education in China

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