SPATIAL ARTICULATION AND DYNAMICS OF BANGLADESHI FOLK DANCE

Abstract Dance is a performing expression, intricately tied to nature and inspired by the rhythms of life. Folk dance, one of the oldest art forms, acts as a storyteller, mirroring the lives, myths, and traditions of rural communities. This study delves into Bangladeshi folk dances by looking at their performance settings and how these spaces gain significance from the natural environment. Through field surveys, video analysis, and movement analysis, we investigate the connection between dance formations and the rural contexts in which they have traditionally taken place. As urbanization grows, these traditional dance forms and their performance spaces are quickly vanishing, leading to a loss of cultural and spatial identity. This research highlights the importance of preserving these spaces in architectural design, aiming to rekindle the connection between folk dance and its spatial heritage.