Space: is the area in which you move. 

The following seven (7) terms are used to describe space:

• General: the space around you, i.e. a netball player is restricted to certain areas on the netball court depending on their position.

• Personal: the immediate area surrounding the person, e.g. when kicking a ball or performing a handstand.

• Direction: forward, backward, sideways, upward, downward, diagonal or circular. Direction is used to add variety for visual effects i.e. dance or gymnastics or to evade an opponent i.e. basketball.

• Levels: levels involve the ground, floor space and air space. Changing the level of skill can add interest and variety to a performance and is a way of communicating ideas and emotions through movement. E.g. a gymnast uses parallel bars and the floor routine to express themselves.

• Dimensions: relates to the length, width and height of any useable space in which a movement is performed i.e. a gymnast’s floor routine is determined by floor markings, or the markings of a football field outlining the field of play.

• Shape: the external appearance of the performer is referred to as shape. For example Cyclists and Swimmers need streamline shapes in order to travel faster. Dancers use shapes to convey meaning and emotion whilst telling a story.

• Pattern: Patterns are made each time you move from one point to another. Lines, circles, squares, diamonds, spirals, stars and zigzags are all examples of patterns. E.g. folk or bush dancing uses lines, squares and circles in their formations.