notation method

[tjaracas]

hello, I would like to know if there exists some workable notation method to write down dance patterns. In my case I like to notate la rueda o salsa casino. I am an advanced rueda dancer but keep on forgetting the patterns from previous levels.

All info on this subject would be welcome.

Tjaracas.

[jon]

There are lots of movement notations, mostly created in the ballet / modern dance worlds. Google on Laban, Benesh, Sutton. Also see here (http://www.ballet.co.uk/jan98/dance_notation_1.htm). Mostly they have been replaced by videotape, as far as I can tell.

[tjaracas]

Thanks. Here http://www.comp.leeds.ac.uk/royce/htmlpaper/nea-0303-001-sur.html I found some excellent reading material.

IMHO Video tapes contain some info but are not handy when you are on the dance floor and need to remember some moves. I make use of small cards with self made notes but now I go study this excellent reading material.

[pygmalion]

Thanks, tjaracas. I'll check out the link. 8) :D