Experimental Dance and the Somatics of Language

"Experimental Dance and the Somatics of Language" is an academic book that explores the complex relationship between dance and language. It highlights how bodies in dance respond to the microscopic movements triggered by the affective forces of language. The book analyzes the micropolitical aspects of thought sensations that arise when movement and words interact in choreographic contexts. It positions itself at the intersection of theory and practice, where ideas are developed and tested. By incorporating embodied research from the traditions of American postmodern dance and Japanese Butoh, as well as engaging in dialogue with affect-based philosophies and somatics, it offers deep insights into choreographic thinking. The work illustrates that language is palpable both in its articulation and in the unspoken, addressing the significance of language as a central element in the creation of the sensorium.