Always Quote by Antony Tudor
“My body can't demonstrate. It isn't willing to explore movements the way it used to. I've always had to find the movement in myself then show it in myself. If I've got the sense of movement for the character, I expect the dancer to get it too.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Dance Magazine, 1975
The body may resist familiar movement, so the dancer must internally generate the feeling and convey it outwardly.
In simple terms: Body resistance requires inner discovery and expression.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate internal sense before expecting external performance.
Themes
dance
self-awareness
expression
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
instructional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- rehearsal
- choreography
- performance anxiety
- teaching dance
Key Concepts
kinesthetic intelligence
embodiment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you help dancers find internal movement?
- What practices deepen kinesthetic awareness?
A Different Perspective
If the dancer cannot feel the movement, external instruction alone may fail.
