부산시 무용공연 지원실태 및 발전방안

Abstract

Because of several externalities dance performances possess, the private supply of dance performance is smaller than the social supply. To optimally supply dance performance as a goods of value, public support for dance supply is justified for correcting market failures, expanding the potential dance audience, and resolving income and cultural consumption imbalances. In this sense, it is important to search for ways to develop the dance performance supporting system. This study proposes to analyze the development of the dance performance supporting system in order to activate dance performances. Based on a case study of Busan’s supporting system, the following policy proposals are suggested: First, considering the financial difficulties non-profit dance companies face, it is necessary to increase the average subsidy to support dance performances. Specifically, instead of equally distributing subsides to dance companies, it is recommended to provide more subsidies on quality dance performance pieces. Secondly, until the dance audience base is expanded enough to provide admission revenues, or the private donation system is fully established to support dance companies’ production costs, the public dance company system needs to be expanded and strengthened. Thirdly, to establish a stable supporting system, it is necessary for regional governments to increase their cultural funds. In this case, it is important to have a consensus within the community. Even though study results are based on Busan’s case, the policy proposals may be applied to other districts to expand regional dance bases and promote dance performances.