"Sculpting Space: Reflections on How Spaces Affect Social Performance and Health"

Abstract

a.This paper explores how space affects social performance and by extension the perceived health of the individual performing within it. b.It examines some of the ways that:i. individuals' perspectives and perceptions affect the space in which we each perform.ii. the nature of the space(s) on which we perform affect how we the perform in social contexts with a particular emphasis on Taoist notions of Chi(energy), Feng Shui, Double Balance, & Dance Towards Wellness.iii.understanding the therapeutic and theatrical nature of space may help educators and clinicians enable their students and clients to manage their daily social interactions more effectively.