Media literacy in ballet art

Irena Hristovska M.A., Dr. Marina Dimitrieva - Gjorgjievska

Abstract

The necessity to balance each individual's daily life between the need for Media Literacy and its crucial element, critical thinking, the correct selection, and direction for navigating one's own quality day of life consumption, we say it should also be located in the arts. This research will explore the unique role of ballet art in the development of media literacy and critical thinking among attendees. Its central hypothesis is that ballet, as a multimedia form of expression that includes movement, music, and visual art, can significantly contribute to the improvement of these skills in the audience. The methodology of the research involves a mixed approach using both qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques. Surveys and interviews with ballet performance attendees will provide insight into their experience and perception of ballet as a medium. Concurrently, content analysis will be applied to identify the specific aspects of ballet performances that most contribute to the development of media literacy. The results of this research are expected to show that ballet can serve as a powerful tool for education and the development of critical thinking, offering new perspectives on the role of art in contemporary society. The information and data obtained from this research will serve as a basis for the development of educational programs that integrate ballet into media literacy curricula, and vice versa, incorporating media literacy with ballet in elementary and secondary education programs.

Keywords: media literacy, critical thinking, ballet art, educational innovation.