Translations:Conscious Dance Practices/InnerMotion/The Guidebook/Dance Resources/Move Through Space/3/en

• Explore the Entire Floor: Take advantage of open areas by traveling across the dance floor. Use expansive, flowing movements to carry you from one side to the other, creating a sense of drama and storytelling in your dance. Incorporate twirls, glides, or dynamic leaps to further enrich your movement as you traverse the space.
• Incorporate Directional Changes: Avoid staying in linear patterns. Add spontaneity by moving diagonally, zigzagging, or spinning in unexpected directions. This variation keeps your dance dynamic and prevents it from feeling predictable.
• Engage with the Periphery: Don’t confine yourself to the center of the dance floor. Explore the edges, corners, or even spaces near walls. These less-traveled areas can inspire new movements and give your dance a sense of discovery.
• Use Your Surroundings: Let the environment inspire your movements. Lean against a wall, spin around a pole, or react to changes in floor texture. Each element of your surroundings can become a part of your dance, adding creativity and a sense of connection to the space.
• Vary Your Levels: Incorporate vertical dimension into your dance by shifting between high and low movements. Reach upward with extended arms to evoke a sense of elevation and energy, or sweep low to the ground with bends or lunges to create contrast.
• Play with Speed and Momentum: Experiment with how quickly or slowly you move across the space. Use sudden bursts of energy to create dramatic moments or slow, deliberate steps to build tension and elegance.