When working with other people, especially children, attention is required to protect their privacy. An engaging online collaboration that asks for photos documenting the activity obviously raises questions on how to protect the privacy of those involved. However, before deciding that documentation is impossible, consider these options:

Shift your camera: Focus upon feet only or capture the movement from the back of the audience. Sometimes a rooftop, birds eye view is a vantage point that captures big, fun action while maintaining the anonymity of the dancers.

Narrow your frame: Design your dance as a series of unique, smaller movements. Photograph hand gestures only, tapping toes, or feet side stepping as they boogie by.

Dancers wear masks or costumes: Masks conceal an individuals identity while allowing them to dance and share their dance in a public way. Masks can become a driving link to a narrative of movement.

Dance then draw, paint or write: Share artwork made after the dance that reflects on the performance. We are launching a gallery of student artwork after dance anywhere 2012. Have your student’s work ready to post!