DIALECTIC DANCESCAPE
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM—2023



DATE: SUMMER 2023
WINNER:
    THE PHIASTOS PROJECT
SPECS:
   45 symbols
   1080px x 1080pxMuch like how Central Park revitalized urban space, these motion suggestions revolutionize dance instruction. The ever-evolving maps of movement remain established yet accommodating, offering the chance for boundless exploration solidly based in the Earth. Just as Olmsted aimed for an ever-transforming haven, dancers are given freedom to further curate through their own perspectives. This intriguing analogy underscores the enduring power of a dialectic dialogue between creation and evolution, whether manifested in Central Park or the realm of dance, adding depth and dimension to artistic expression and the natural world.

Central Park’s winding paths offer an inviting escape from urban confines to a sprawling landscape abundant with choice and reflection. Conceived by Frederick Law Olmsted, this park embodies an evolving design philosophy rooted in the dialectic, akin to collaborative dance, embracing evolution rather than isolated formation. Choreography, like the park’s layout, defies rigid structure - despite countless attempts at codification - due to its ephemeral nature.

This Dialectic Dance-Scape urges dancers to infuse their perspectives, crafting moments that mirror their unique experiences. Derived from the park’s suggested paths, these choreographic visualizations propose potential routes, yet ultimately empower dances to create their own captivating, uncharted gestures.

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[SYMBOLS]
warrior’s gate
farmer’s gate
gate of the exonerated
stranger’s gate
trader’s gate
pioneer’s gate
gate of the exhausted
first responder’s gate
girl’s gate
boy’s gate
patient’s gate
foreigner’s gate
gate of all saints
mother’s gate
woodman’s gate
cultivator’s gate
volunteer’s gate
gate of the struggling
gate of the unemployed
dreamer’s gate
engerineer’s gate
mariner’s gate
lover’s gate
gate of the queer
hunter’s gate
laborer’s gate
miner’s gate
naturalist’s gate
performer’s gate
visitor’s gate
gate of the inspired
runner’s gate
smoker’s gate
women’s gate
gate of the misunderstood
inventor’s gate
vagabond’s gate
sunbather’s gate
children’s gate
old timer’s gate
homemaker’s gate
scholar’s gate
merchant’s gate
artisan’s gate
artist’s gate


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