Putting dance into words is difficult but possible, and is sometimes beautifully done. It is critical for a successful career in any aspect of dance. Through this blog, we investigate dance writing in the form of writing by dancers, literature (fiction and poetry) that contains dance references, scenarios for choreography, dance journalism including criticism, and dance and notation.
How can words serve movement? Does movement serve words? Where do these modes of expression overlap? How do these means of communication interpenetrate? Should they?