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Write About Dance

Write Creatively

Writing about dance provides an excellent outlet for creative expression. Because art is ultimately a very personal experience, there are no wrong answers.

Regardless of your expertise, you may have a profound reaction to a dance performance. It might be positive, it might be negative or it might be something in between. Whatever your response, you can choose to explore the dance through writing.

Before you start to write, it is often helpful to give yourself a bit of time to let the ideas and experiences settle in your mind. You might want to review your notes once and then set them aside for a short time. When you feel ready, sit down at your computer (or grab pen and paper) and allow yourself to recall the performance.

Movement, music, lighting, costumes - with everything flowing and changing, dance can be hard to follow or remember. Therefore, writing about dance performances provides a perfect opportunity to experiment with stream of consciousness techniques.

Write whatever comes to mind - good, bad or indifferent. Don't worry about spelling or grammar. It is essential not to be critical at the beginning. Immerse yourself in the experience and just keep the words flowing. Later, you can edit and clarify your thoughts using correct language and form.