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The Slovacko Verbunk Between Folklore and Folklorism
Jagošová, Anna ; Janeček, Petr (advisor) ; Tyllner, Lubomír (referee)
The thesis is focused on a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon of the Slovácko verbuňk, a folk solo dance performed by men, originally recruits. The thesis aims at mapping both the current and historical forms of the Slovácko verbuňk, including a description of its original forms and functions. The thesis's main topic is the current form of the dance and its functions presented within the modern-day phenomenon of the Best Slovácko verbuňk dancer contest held as part of the Strážnice International Folklore Festival. Emphasis is put on the historical development of the competition from the beginning to these days, including its partial aspects, such as regional rounds or preparations of the contestants. The thesis relies on written and audio-visual sources and mainly interviews with the involved people - Slovácko verbuňk dancers and members of the contest jury. Attention is also paid to the inscription of the Slovácko verbuňk on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The thesis intends to describe the phenomenon of the Slovácko verbuňk in both the original form of the dance and in the form presented during the contest, largely different from the original. Keywords: authenticity, folklore, folklorism, folk dance, male solo performance, verbuňk, Slovácko...
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