Julianna Rose started this discussion ·
So I googled the definition of the word dance and I got "to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps". Yes, that is technically part of what dancing is, yet it's amazing when you are so passionate about dancing how it seems like so much more than "sequencing and steps". Thought it would be neat to hear how other people would define the word dance :D
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Part of the reason I find dance so fascinating, I think, is that I see it as a sort of language. People can use dance to express their feelings, tell a story. Similar to how we can explain "writing" as sequencing words into sentences, those sentences into paragraphs, and thus into pages, books, and such, I think it similar to dancing. We can make even the smallest turn of the hand into an expression of emotion, which is the same as using a particular word to convey a feeling within writing. So, while the basic definition is accurate, it's sort of like a basic framework to use. Everyone has their style, their voice, within both writing and dance :)
Runemist, I completely agree and love how you compared it to language. Every movement within dance communicates something, and the interesting part is that like most art, those movements can translate into a variety of interpretations and speak differently to each person. It's a universal language!
