Dance as a Multimodal Semiotic System: A Linguistic Perspective on Bodily Expression

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Dance is analyzed as a multimodal semiotic system influenced by cultural context, shaping its expression.
Signifiers in dance, including physical movements and gestures, communicate meaning across different styles.
Choreographic choices clarify the meanings of gestures, supporting dance's role in structured cultural systems.
The study utilizes a global questionnaire to emphasize dance as a universal medium for intercultural communication.

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This research demonstrates how dance incorporates semiotic elements in cultural contexts, highlighting its role as a universal language.

Weiling Pan (2025) studied this question.

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