The Dynamics of Grid Square Dances

Year: 2011 Authors: Rachel Wells Hall; Amy Ksir; Bob Isaacs; Rick Mohr

Core claim

Discrete-time dynamical systems can describe and compare grid square progressions, revealing how choreography affects mixing, orbit size, and dancer movement.

Topics

grid square dances, contra dance progressions, dance choreography, mixing and orbits

Domains

discrete-time dynamical systems, orbit analysis, permutations, MATLAB computation, dance choreography, music and social dance, performance aesthetics

Methods

mathematical modeling, systematic progression analysis, computer visualization, comparative choreography

Media

dance floor grids, MATLAB algorithms, Figures 1-6

Source status

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