The Benesh Movement Notation

Benesh Movement Notation is a system invented in the 1950s to visually record dance movements. It uses a set of symbols and lines to represent the position and movement of a dancer’s body, similar to musical notation. The notation is typically written on five-line staff sheets, like music, allowing choreographers and dancers to read and reproduce choreography accurately. It captures body posture, limb positions, and transitions in a clear, precise way, making it possible to preserve, analyze, and communicate dance routines without relying solely on memory or video.