Communicative function of dance improvisation in choreographic statements
Abstract
This article examines the communicative function of dance improvisation as a key element of artistic expression in contemporary choreographic art. Based on an analysis of the evolution of ideas about the body in the 20th and 21st centuries and William Forsythe’s creative experiments, it shows how improvisation becomes not only a pedagogical tool but also an independent mode of artistic communication between performer, choreographer, and audience. Special attention is given to the formation of the “universal dancer” — a performer able to move freely across different dance techniques and to incorporate spontaneous creation into the structure of a stage work. This article reveals the role of improvisation in expressing performers' individuality, their bodily awareness, and fostering kinesthetic empathy in audiences. It shows that improvisation largely determines the communicative potential of contemporary dance and can serve as one of the main expressive tools for artistic meaning.
About the Author
Y. S. Savostyanova
aganova Academy of Russian Ballet
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Savostyanova Y. S. – Postgraduate Student
2, Zodchego Rossi St., St. Petersburg, 191023
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For citations:
Savostyanova Y.S. Communicative function of dance improvisation in choreographic statements. Bulletin of Vaganova Ballet Academy. 2025;(6):34-44. (In Russ.)
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