Observing Emotions In Contemporary Dance

Have you ever watched or participated in a contemporary concert dance show?

Are you a dancer or choreographer?

What is your age?

What is your gender identity?

Please list some emotions you have felt while watching/performing/rehearsing dance:

Have you ever felt what you have described or would describe as “feeling moved” or "feeling touched" while watching or performing dance? Specify if this was while dancing yourself or watching the dance.

Was this an overall positive emotion / experience?

Please describe how you knew that you felt moved. If you’re unsure, note that.

Did the emotion last a long time or was it short? Give a time estimate if you can.

During these experiences of feeling moved while watching/performing dance, did you ever experience physical sensations such as: watery eyes/tears, a warm/fuzzy feeling in the chest, putting your hand(s) over your heart, goosebumps, feeling choked up? Mark all that apply. Any other physical sensations?

Did you experience feeling exhilarated, energized, or optimistic following the experience?

Did you feel a connection to anybody during this experience, and if so, who? One person or multiple? Were they physically present?

If yes to the previous question, did this connection seem to make you want to devote yourself to them? In other words, did you feel an urge for moral commitment, to strengthen, repair, or sustain your relationship to this person or anyone else?

How likely are you to actively seek out or share this emotion when experienced? 0 being "not at all" and 10 being "extremely likely"