Flow patterns in ballet and fluid dynamics

Abstract

In this paper, we will discuss the similarities between patterns in fluid dynamics and ballet. Both fluid dynamics and ballet are concerned with flowing, continuous motion — of fluid and of the human body, respectively. Furthermore, ballet scenes are often highly symmetric, as are cellular patterns in fluid dynamics. We present a series of images of flow patterns in a partially filled horizontally rotating cylinder (including two new cellular patterns), and of scenes from famous ballets such as’ swan Lake” and “The Nutcracker”. We will also talk about multimedia and the use of high — tech tools in fluid dynamics and ballet, in creating and capturing the images.