Codification of Dance

Codification of dance refers to the process of systematically recording and standardizing dance steps, movements, and techniques into written or visual forms. This creates a formal framework that defines how specific dances are performed, making them easier to teach, learn, and preserve across generations. Similar to how music notation captures melodies, dance codification captures choreography, often through manuals, diagrams, or videos. It ensures consistency, facilitates communication among dancers, and helps maintain the integrity of a dance form over time, especially as it spreads across different regions and practitioners.