Recently, I have been thinking about the role of kinesthetic empathy in the choreographic process. As kinesthetic empathy extends to the spectators of dance, making them feel as if they are participating in it, I wonder how kinesthetic empathy shapes a choreographer's creative process in crafting choreography, and ultimately, a choreographer's internally stimulated movement experience as they watch. Similarly, I am curious as to how dancers might experience kinesthetic empathy inside and outside of a rehearsal. Some dancers may learn from a process of imitation, by making note of the similarities and differences of their bodies and those of their teachers. However, do we dance along when we are already dancing? Yes, kinesthetic empathy is a result of watching dance, but what about those moments where we are participants in the dance but aren't moving or have the opportunity to simply watch?
Of course, I have many more thoughts and questions regarding this area of study, as I have spent many hours over the past few weeks simply watching dance, hoping that it would ignite a familiar fire of what once was. I would love a few references that might point me in the right direction for answering my question.
Many thanks and stay well,
Olivia
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