Relationship between motion characteristic and impressions in Okinawan dancing

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to clarify motion characteristics and the relevance related to impressions. Although evaluations on the impressions aroused by arm movements in Okinawan dance "Kachaasii" have been carried out, it is not clear how other parts of the body and their movements evoke psychological impressions. This study quantitatively estimated the relationship among impressions, parts of the body and the motion characteristics.