Is it possible to discover a shared space-conception between architecture and dance? This is a big question and involves the general topic of human-body movement in space. As ex-dancer I can say that dance-steps are something more than simple movements. There are aesthetic purposes (in a philosophical mean) that depend on very complex questions. This happens in architecture too. These first approachs are intended as research of a method to look at my topic, thorugh a very little collection of real architectures. It has to be seen as a personal way to interpret my topic. First strip shows an historic path along some architectural models from Mannerism Age to Modern.

Mannerism Age (escaping from visual Pyramid): From the circle, that is defined as a set of all points in a plane at a fixed distance, it goes progressively to oval. This is is the locus of points on a plane where the sum of the distances from any point on the curve to two fixed points is constant. The result is a space idea in which we can find not only a centrality, but more a multiple centrality, like a space in which somebody dances. Ellips seems to generate a ready-dance space.Baroque Age or folding architectural space. Through observation, we can find some analogies between the baroque folded-surfaces and the elliptical trajectories of the dance in the same historical age. These trajectories are originated from movements on ground of the free feet. Motion body happens without acceleration through short distances with subsequent squats and extensions. Architectural space like the dancer clothes, is made of textile materials. Drama and performance are the same thing.

Neoclassic-Romantic Age, to fly away gravity: Red House by Philipp Webb, suggests the adoption of Gothic Revival syntax. This means the recovery of a mythical past. In dance field, was born the Classic Ballet with a full of romantic suggestions repertory and new classic dance-technique. This is the begin of a very rigorous dance coding, based on the geometric shapes of square and circle with their diagonal lines. Obviously, this may be seen as the recovery of the ideal town pattern from Renaissance age. Birth of construction science on the other hand, underscores the scientific awareness of questions about balance, elasticity, stability, lightness and so on. “On the point-shoes / on the bridge” may be seen more than a simple wordplay.

Modern Age or breaking up space. Theory of relativity / Quantum theory Nijinsky dance with its totally unexpected movement vocabulary, shows that classic dance is only a starting point to built a choreography. Cubism avant garde and the Bruno Taut’s Glass pavilion underscore that light is an essential fundament of space. Human body here is like a energy beamer, as in Isadora Duncan vision.