Apr 28 Monday / Last Day of Class / Make-Up Work
Modern Dance Final Summaries Liliana Li 21 Jan 2025: Kinesphere This post introduced the kinesphere, which is basically the space around us that we can move in without stepping anywhere. It was kind of fascinating to think of my body moving inside an invisible bubble, and how the way I move within it, whether I reach up, down, or diagonally, can leave these imaginary patterns in space known as trace forms. We experimented with different directions, sizes, and levels of movement, which helped me become more conscious of how I take up space when I dance. It’s easy to think of dance as just steps and technique, but this class made me realize how much space plays a role into the feeling of movement. I liked combining direction and focus, like how looking upward changes the energy of an otherwise simple gesture. Additionally, learning about Laban’s theories made everything feel more structured yet freeing. I realized that this is like a whole language of movement that I never k...
