Beneshnotáció

Beneshnotáció is a system of dance notation developed by Rudolf Benesh and his wife Joan Benesh in the 1950s. It is a method for recording human movement, particularly dance, in a written form that can be understood by others. Unlike earlier forms of notation that often focused on individual steps or spatial relationships, Benesh notation attempts to capture the entire body's movement in three dimensions.

The system uses a five-line staff, similar to musical notation, but instead of representing pitch, it represents different parts of the body. Symbols are placed on or between these lines to indicate the position, direction, and quality of movement for specific body parts. The beat of the music is indicated, and the direction and extent of movement are shown relative to a central vertical axis representing the dancer's body.

Benesh notation is known for its comprehensiveness and its ability to record complex choreographic sequences. It has been used to preserve classical ballets and to analyze and teach contemporary dance. The Benesh Institute, founded in London, continues to train notators and promote the use of the system worldwide. While it requires dedicated study, Benesh notation offers a precise and detailed method for documenting and transmitting the art of dance.