Dance Improvisation: The Process is Itself

Yingying Li

Article ID: 5065
Vol 7, Issue 3, 2024

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Abstract


According to the definition of International Encyclopedia Of Dance “Dance improvisation can be defined as the spontaneous exploration of human movement possibilities. It is an important element in performance dance，as well as in ritual，social，educational，
and therapeutic dance. ”In the realm of dance art, improvisational dance is considered a unique and highly creative form of expression, where
the essence lies in the process of creation itself becoming the dance. This form transcends the confines of traditional dance, emphasizing the
dancer’s freedom to express emotions, thoughts, and ideas in real-time creation. Tracing back to the 1960s, the counterculture movement in
the United States laid the foundation for improvisational dance. The experimental dance techniques of Merce Cunningham and John Cage
profoundly influenced subsequent developments in dance art, inspiring dancers to break free from traditional dance paradigms. Concurrently,
Robert Dunn’s teaching methodology further deepened the understanding of creative exploration, seamlessly integrating the improvisational
dance’s creative process with its performance.

Keywords


Improvisation; Process; Creativity

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18686/ijmss.v7i3.5065

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