Physics 107 - Dancing with Gravity: Physics and Dance

A dancer moving through space embodies a variety of physics concepts. This course investigates the science of movement, including force, energy, momentum and gravity, using both movement exercises and physics techniques. Considering dance traditions from around the globe, we will study ideas relevant to group choreographies, such as entropy, space, and time. We will also explore whether movement can be used to conceptualize abstract topics such as special relativity and quantum mechanics. Students will perform movement exercises both individually and in groups. We will use basic mathematics (algebra, geometry) to engage with the physics topics.