Empathetic Posture as a Methodological Basis for Studying Emotional Communication in the Field of Contemporary Dance

To speak about empathy is no simple task. This concept lies at a focal cross-roads of a variety of disciplines, and it is particularly complex. As A. Kiss wrote, it is an Auberge espagnole. However, the adoption of an empathetic posture is a highly relevant methodological basis to attempt to manifest the emotional experiences which are at the centre of contemporary dance performances. The use of such a stance leads us to question sociological methodologies, particularly with regard to the principle of objectivity of the researcher and the involvement of his own body in the research. Adapted from the source document.