Use of space
The visual aspect of the craft involves the design and effect of movement patterns which, in staging terms, include the appropriate use of the performance space. Before starting to choreograph, you should make an exhaustive exploration of your performance space, and assess how best to utilize its advantages and minimize its weak points.
Dance itself contains powerful design elements; it has appropriately been called ‘moving sculpture’. The performance space must enhance this aspect. Its dimensions, including the height of the ceiling, the position of entrances and exits, and the audience’s sightlines must be taken into consideration. Similarly, it is important that venue managers understand what the use of space means from the artistic point of view and do not have unrealistic expectations.