Question bank: Space in the Construction of Dance Movements

When we dance, it is very important to think about the place we are in and how we can use that place to showcase our dance. For example, in a small classroom, we cannot make the same movements as in a large park, right? Now, imagine that you are going to create a dance that tells the story of a flying bird. How would you use your body movements and the space around you to show the idea of flying? Describe which steps or movements you would make and why, and also how you would move in the space of the room or the park, if you were in a place with unlimited space.

Imagine a dance that you really like. Think about how the dancers move across the stage. Is the space they dance in large or small? How do you think the size of the space changes the way they dance? Write a paragraph explaining your opinion.

Let's think about the music we love and imagine we are ballerinas and dancers! Now, choose an animal you love and think about how it moves. With this idea in mind, create a dance where you imitate the movements of this animal. Then, tell us how you used the space (walked forward, spun in circles, jumped sideways) to show the dance of your little animal. How did the space around you help to make the dance of the chosen animal?

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, it is very important to think about the space around us. The space can be large, small, high, low, wide, or narrow, and all of this changes the way we move and how other people see us. For example, if we are in a small space, we will probably make smaller and more controlled movements. But if we are in a large space, we can stretch, jump, and spin more. Think of a dance you know or have seen. How does the space where the dancers are influence the movements they make? Describe an example of how dance changes when performed in a small space and in a large space.