Journal of Research and Development
Open Access
ISSN: 2311-3278
ISSN: 2311-3278
Aditya Birla World Academy, Maharashtra, India; Senior Medical Writer, Alpha MD Pvt Ltd, India; Assistant Vice President - Medical and Clinical Affairs, Alpha MD Pvt Ltd, India
Review Article
Physics in Motion: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of Dance Mechanics
Author(s): Aarushi Maheshwari*, Madhura Donde and Jawahar Nidamboor
The paper offers an interdisciplinary perspective into the link between physics and dance by analysing and synthesizing ten studies concerning a variety of dance forms: Ballet, Flamenco, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Irish dance, Salsa, Tango, Breakdance, Hip-hop, and Tap. Each dance form elucidates the manner in which foundational physics concepts-ground reaction forces, impulse-momentum, angular momentum, conservation, rotational inertia, postural control, acoustics-are simultaneously involved in body movements, performance artistry, and injury occurrence. Some of the commonalities, which appear across the styles, involve some dependency on interactions with the ground and rotational mechanics; meanwhile, typical differences lie in aesthetic intentions, axes of rotation, and in acoustic versus kinetic considerations. By studying dance through the lens of physics, the work brings forth its .. View More»