Doing just this : A study on the concept of dance practice

This study aims to approach the concept of dance practice and to create a deeper understanding through unfolding different perspectives on the concept. The methodology of the study includes post-qualitative and practice-based methods. The research was conducted through practicing a dance practice in the studio every day, 5 days a week for four week and sharing the practice with three colleagues. The research material was induced through written reflections after practicing in the studio and sharing the practice. For the analysis the diffractive method was used in order to read the material through the roles involved in A/R/Tography. Firstly, a simplification of the material is done by reading the material through each role and then a complexification by reading the material through the A/R/Tographer’s role and combining this reading with the activities of teaching, performing, training, reading and writing. Lastly in discussion the analysed material in contact with the literature create different perspectives on the concept of dance practice offering an increased understanding of the concept in the professional life of the dance artist, teacher, researcher.