Function and mathematical uses of choreographic time, space, and movement

Ascertain how the choreographic concepts of time, space, and movement function for dancemakers and identify their mathematical uses, developing a formal framework that captures their compositional roles and potential applications within mathematics.

Background

The authors introduce choreographic time (how long it takes something to happen), choreographic space (where the thing happens, including far, near, and inner), and choreographic movement (what the body does) as core compositional tools in dancemaking.

Wolfson seeks a mathematical understanding of these embodied and perceptual geometries, noting that in Wilson’s lineage these concepts cannot be separated—akin to space–time in relativity—and that their primary importance lies in their utility for generating dance. The specific mathematical functioning and uses of these concepts remain unresolved.