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Generative Dance: Interplaying to Compose Collectively

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This article outlines the foundational principles of the Generative Dance Program (GDAM), designed to facilitate collective composition through interactive dance practices. Inspired by the structural work of Diehl and Lampert, we present an overview of the program’s core concepts, methodologies, objectives, and structure. The article is divided into sections that cover Early Stages, Concept and Ideology, and Integration into Contemporary Pedagogical Practices. It guides readers through an in-depth exploration of the generative dance program, highlighting its potential for collaborative creation and advancements in dance education. The program emphasizes bodily co-presence, shared focus, and mutual attention, all of which promote collective cocreation and enhance intersubjective experiences.

Source: Journal of Dance Education

DOI: 10.1080/15290824.2025.2565760

Authors: Ana Maria Leitão, Ricardo Mendes Severino, Maria João Alves

Institutions: University of Lisbon, University of Minho

Language: English

Topic: Diversity and Impact of Dance

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia