New Dance

About

New Dance was an independent record label active during the early 1980s, operating during a pivotal period for experimental and underground music. The label specialized in releasing avant-garde and industrial music on vinyl LP format, positioning itself within the broader post-punk and experimental music landscape of that era. Between 1981 and 1983, New Dance issued four notable releases, including works by artists such as Book of Sand, U.Men, and collaborative projects like Principles / Body To Body and Ethics. The label's output reflects an aesthetic aligned with industrial, post-industrial, and experimental music communities, emphasizing artistic innovation over commercial appeal. While details regarding the label's geographic base and founding circumstances remain limited in available documentation, the catalog suggests a commitment to releasing challenging, boundary-pushing material that engaged with contemporary experimental music discourse. New Dance represents the infrastructure of underground music distribution during the early 1980s, a period when independent labels played a crucial role in circulating avant-garde work outside mainstream channels.