NEW GLOSSARY 4 NEW DANCE: REFRACTION, OR THE REALITY BENDING ART OF DANCER’S LIGHT
In the realm of NewDance, refraction serves as a key metaphorical entry point into the practice of non-choreography, wherein dancers become creators of instant dance, shaping reality with their movements. Refraction, the bending of light as it passes through different mediums, mirrors the transformative effect of movement and expression on perception and experience. Within this framework, nonchoreography emerges as a fundamental principle, rejecting established patterns and allowing dancers to explore the boundless potential of their art.
In the practice of nonchoreography, each dancer becomes a unique work of art, embodying their own set of laws and principles that govern their movement and expression. This individuality and originality parallel the distinctiveness of each rainbow, with every dancer casting their own vibrant spectrum of colors onto the canvas of reality. Much like light particles traversing through space, dancers manipulate the fabric of time and space with their movements, becoming beings of light in the exploration of NewDance.
Through refraction, dancers navigate the space between perception and interpretation, reshaping reality with each gesture and step. They illuminate the multidimensional nature of human experience, inviting spectators to witness the ever-changing dance of existence. In this way, refraction becomes a guiding metaphor for the transformative power of movement and expression in the exploration of NewDance, highlighting the dynamic interplay between light, time, and the human body as a conduit for artistic expression.
