Remarkable Spatial Influences behind Shaping the Bangla Dance: Performer and Audience Perspectives

Dance is a form of art where the dancers express themselves by moving the body in a rhythmic and coordinated way with a surrounding environment. The environment in which dancers perform has always had an impact on dance forms. In this way, the distinctive landscape of this area has a significant influence on Bangla dance. From temples and crop fields to village courtyards and auditoriums, all these space variations resulted in various dance forms, movements, and ambiance. As time passed, rural areas became large cities. This significant change has made Bengal’s cultural and spatial needs more versatile. People now perform dances in enclosed spaces instead of natural settings. Virtual spaces are gaining popularity among dancers. The transition of spatial influences has been neglected. This study will investigate the inseparable correlation between space and Bangla dance. This study will explore the profound impact of these changes on the characteristics of performance spaces. The author reviewed existing literature on dance, conducted online surveys, and conducted in-person interviews with expert dancers to get their opinions. All this information was collected, indicating a loss of our cultural identity due to the lack of proper spaces for the growth of Bangla dance.