INTRODUCTION TO SPACE IN DANCE

Relevance of the Theme

Body Expression: Dancing is a form of expression that uses the body to tell stories or express feelings.
Coordination and Spatial Awareness: Understanding space helps to move better, without bumping into things or tripping.
Cooperation and Harmony: Sharing space with other dancers requires teamwork.

Visual and Performing Arts: Just like painting uses a canvas, dance uses the stage or the surrounding space.
History of Dance: Different dances around the world show how the use of space is important.
Physical Education: Dance helps develop physical skills like balance and agility.
Music: Dance is linked to rhythm and music, and space is part of the choreography that accompanies the melody.

Remember: Space is our invisible stage, and with it, we create the magic of dance! 🌟

Stage or Dance Area: The place where the dance takes place, can be large or small, influences how far and fast we can move.
- Relevance: Defines the limits and possibilities of movements.
- Characteristics: Can be square, round, or irregular; fixed or mobile.
- Step by step: Start with small movements, expand as the space allows.
Movement Direction: Where we go when dancing - front, back, side, diagonal.
- Relevance: Direction shapes the dance and tells a visual story.
- Characteristics: Direction can change quickly or slowly, following patterns or randomly.
- Step by step: Practice moving in one direction, then combine different directions.
Movement Levels: High, medium, and low - jumping, standing, or crouching.
- Relevance: Varies the visualization of the dance, making it more interesting.
- Characteristics: High movements can include jumps, while low ones can be rolls or falls.
- Step by step: Dance using the medium level, try going up and down.

Proxemics: Study of how we use the space around us.
- Origin: Term coined by anthropologist Edward T. Hall, important for understanding human interaction.
Kinesphere: Imaginary space that the body can reach without moving from its place.
- Development: Explore all directions and levels by stretching arms and legs.
Low, Medium, and High Planes: Refers to the height of movements in relation to the ground.
- Exploration: Practice movement sequences that use different planes.

Classical Ballet: Use of the entire stage, high jumps, and wide turns.
- Theory: Wide space allows for a great display of skill and technique.
Contemporary Dance: Can take place in alternative spaces, like streets or small venues.
- Theory: Adapting to reduced space leads to creativity in movements.
Traditional Dances: Circular or in lines, space determines the dance's shape.
- Theory: Space influences group synchronization and communication among dancers.

Exploring space in dance is discovering a new world beneath our feet and around us! 🌀

Interpretation of Space: Understanding that the place where we dance affects how we move and express ourselves.
Flexibility and Creativity: The ability to adapt movements to the size and shape of the space.
Development of Spatial Perception: The importance of being aware of the space around and how it influences dance.
Interrelation with Other Dancers: Adjusting movements to avoid collisions and create a harmonious dance.

Space Defines Movement: A large stage allows for broad movements, while a small space requires more control and smaller movements.
Direction and Level Enhance Dance: Changing the direction and level of movements brings dynamism and variety to the dance.
The Importance of Practice: Experimenting and practicing different spatial movements helps improve the ability to dance in any environment.

Exploration of Personal Space: Dance within a small delimited space to explore the limits and possibilities of movements.
- Objective: Develop awareness of one's own space and adapt the dance to it.
Variation of Direction and Level: Create a movement sequence that includes changes in direction and use of different levels (low, medium, high).
- Objective: Understand how changes in direction and level can alter the dance.
Group Dance: Work in small groups to create a choreography that effectively uses space, considering not only individual but also collective space.
- Objective: Learn to share space with other dancers harmoniously.

Dancing is like painting in the air, each movement is a brushstroke that transforms the space around us into art! 🎨💃