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Spatial Articulation and Dynamics of Bangladeshi Folk Dance

Year: 2025

Type: article

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.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15254309

Authors: MOHAMMAD SHAMSUL AREFIN, SOWMIK ROY, SK NASRIN HAQUE

Institution: Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Architecture and Cultural Influences

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6949625053

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