Everyday Dance Questionnaire - Eva Au Zveglic

In addition to conducting audio interviews, I asked a few of my friends to fill in written questionnaires about everyday dance. Below is one completed sample:

Name: Eva Au Zveglic

Age: 36 years        

Location: London

Profession: Physiotherapist

Are you trained in any style of dance? If so, what was the period of training, e.g. 12 years in jazz, one off workshop in salsa.

I wouldn’t define myself as trained but I have had lessons (usually 12 week courses) in ballroom, salsa and belly-dancing. I also did some Irish dancing, tap and modern jazz for a short while as a 7 year old.

Are you involved any kind of dance activity in your daily life? e.g. Zumba classes, clubbing, work in the dance industry, watch tv shows on dance.  

I love the show 'Got to Dance”'and go and see ballet or modern dance now and then. I also did mother and baby Zumba for fitness after having my daughter.

In the entire arts spectrum which includes music, visual art, literature, where does dance rank for you? Please explain why this is the case?

It’s difficult to rank it but dance is definitely one of my top five. Dance relates so closely with music and music is a big part of my life. Some forms of dance are so beautiful to watch, and I feel happy when I’m social dancing. Dance is also a part of many cultural customs.

Do you agree that dance has always been a part of human society? Why? Why not? If yes, what role do you think dance has played historically?

Yes. Many indigenous tribes still use dance as an important part of customs and rituals.
Hence I feel that it is one of the ways people enjoy, socialise and bond within communities.

What role do you think dance plays now in our society, if any?

It’s a way that people find enjoyment in their lives. People watch or perform dance to escape the mundane/stressful situations in modern western society.

If you had to become active in any type of dance, what type would you choose and why?

Salsa. I like the relaxed style, freedom of movement, the music and letting someone else take the lead for once.

Do you think that they type of dancing I am researching, the type of dancing that anyone can do and which is usually done at social events, is actually a style of dancing? Why? Why not? 

No. I think music can dictate the type/style of social dancing. E.g house vs RnB.

When you have participated in the above dancing, what affects the way you move?

The rhythm and what people do around me too.

Would you like to dance more in your daily life? Why? Why not?

Yes as I feel enjoyment when I dance and it makes me happy. I would also like to do some classes with my husband in the future as a way of us bonding.

Thank you very much for your time

Eva and I out dancing at Hot Dub Time Machine at the Underbelly Festival