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Friday, December 25, 2015

The Geometry of Ballet & Yoga

Geometry is essential for physical activities such as ballet and yoga. Take a moment to write down a few ways in which geometry affects the precision of these activities. 

Discussion Questions
  1. What data is necessary to collect in order to understand the role of geometry in ballet and/or yoga? 
  2. What spatial perspectives and/or mathematical planes are important for precision? 

The cover of The Geometry of Balletto the right above, features a dancer in action. 

Discussion Questions
  1. What angles can be measured on the diagram, in order to understand the accuracy of technique?  
  2. Is any essential information missing from the picture? What is necessary in order to measure that information?
The cover of The Geometry of Yogato the right below, features a yoga pose. 

Discussion Questions
  1. What angles can be measured on the diagram, in order to understand the accuracy of technique?  
  2. Is any essential information missing from the picture? What is necessary in order to measure that information?

Geometry diagrams featuring ballet and yoga are available in the following books from Schottenbauer Publishing:

Geometry Workbooks