Question bank: Space in the Construction of Dance Movements

Imagine you are in a large empty room. Now, think of a dance you would like to perform in this room. How would you use the space of the room to execute your dance movements? Describe your movements and explain how the room's space impacts your dance.

When we dance, the space around us can change the way we move. For example, if we are in a small place, we may have to dance in a more controlled way to avoid hitting anything, but if we are in a large space, we can stretch our arms and legs more freely. Think of a choreography you know or invent one in your imagination. How would you dance differently if you were in a small space, like an elevator, compared to a large space, like a park? Explain in your own words how the change of space would change your dance.

Imagine you are a superhero who loves to dance to save the day! In your secret hideout, you have to choose between two places to do your super dance: one is a small room and the other is a large garden. How can the size of the space change your dance? Describe how you would dance in each of the spaces and tell what you would do differently because of their size.

When we learn to dance, one very important thing is to think about the space around us. It can be small or large, and that changes the way we dance. Imagine you are dancing in a classroom, with desks and chairs in the middle. Now, think that you are in a park, with a lot of open space. How do you think your dance would be different in these two places? Write about how space affects dance movements and tell a situation where you had to change your dance because of the place you were in.

Imagine you are a superhero or a superheroine who knows how to dance very well. When you are dancing, the place where you are and how you move in the space around you are important parts of your dance. For example, to fly, maybe you need more space and to spin, less space. Now think of a dance you really like. How would you use the space around you to perform a part of this dance? Describe how this part of your dance would be and what you would do to take advantage of the space and make your dance cooler.