• Viewpoints is a technique used in theater and dance to analyze and create movement, space, and time.
• Developed by choreographer Mary Overlie and later expanded by Anne Bogart and the SITI Company.
• Based on two main concepts: spatial relationship and kinesthetic response.
• Spatial relationship involves examining the space around you and the relationship between the performers and the space.
• Kinesthetic response is focused on the performers' response to the space and each other.
• The Viewpoints method is based on six Viewpoints: Space, Time, Shape, Gesture, Movement, and Story.
• Street dancers can use the Viewpoints method to create more authentic and engaging stories in their freestyle and battle training.
• Exercises that street dancers can use to get started with the Viewpoints method: Space Exploration, Gesture Studies, Movement Phrases, and Storytelling Exercises.
• By focusing on different Viewpoints and exploring them in different ways, street dancers can develop their improvisational skills and create more dynamic and engaging performances.
• Incorporating the Viewpoints into storytelling exercises can help street dancers create more authentic and meaningful connections with their audiences.

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