Eye-Tracking Analysis of Dance Appreciation Viewpoints

A Comparison between College Students With and Without Dance Experience

Abstract

This study employs eye-tracking analysis to investigate the viewing habits of individuals with and without dance experience when watching dance performances. The aim was to examine which aspects of the performance capture viewers’ attention and how their perception is inflfluenced by their level of dance experience, as reflflected in their gaze patterns. Eye trackers were used to record eye movements without physical contact, enabling the visualization and quantification of gaze behavior during the dance performance. The collected data were analyzed and examined to scientifically understand the cognitive structures associated with the attributes of the viewers. The results indicate that individuals with dance experience had more frequent gazes at the “Foot (Area of Interest5)” and “Others (Area of Interest6)” than those without experience. However, there was no significant difference in the duration of gaze between those with and without dance experience.