Algebra, Geometry, and Topology: What's The Difference?

This Math-Dance video aims to describe how the fields of mathematics are different. Focusing on Algebra, Geometry, and Topology, we use dance to describe how each one of these fields would study a circle. The geometer dances with a rigid hula hoop, the topologist dances with a loop of fabric, and the algebraist dances with a circle of lasers.

Written and Created by: Nancy Scherich

Filmed and edited by : Alex Nye

Produced by: Steven Deeble And Nancy Scherich

First Assistant Camera: Chitoh Yung

Choreographed by: Nancy Scherich, in collaboration with Katelyn Carano, Erika Walther, Steve Trettel

Original Music by Whetzel
"This Is What Topology Sounds Like"

Cast: Eric Boesser, Nic Brody, Christian Bueno, Katelyn Carano, Michelle Chu, Olivia Davi, Ken Millett, Erin Morgan, Viki Papadakis, Abe Pressman, Nancy Scherich, Steve Trettel, Erika Walther

Special Thanks to
UCSB Mathematics Dept. and Darren Long
UCSB Theater and Dance Dept.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1045292

[martincremer]

You are all glorious! When verbal language doesn't suffice one must get creative and that you did. Thank you.

[febojarlock]

This is how imagine a party full of mathematicians.

[yash]

2:54 UCSB "Mathematics Dept" and "Theater and Dance Dept." & Daniel Herrera" - suuuuper niiiice collab. Made me joyful :)

[augustinfrancotte]

for who loves dance, music and math, that's kind of a perfect video. GG

[funketabla]

Cool! Really enjoyed this, especially interesting to see how Topologists see a circle at 1:33

[LifeWithTyPodcast]

The most incredible and most creative video I have seen breaking down the different subjects. I appreciate you guys for sharing your gift.

[Dr.OmarFaruq]

Just blown. Glad i found you. I think YouTube sometimes can be harsh, this type of quality videos deserve millions

[yash]

0:37 that illusion effect (invisible like) is cool too
2:20 nice quote...
2:35 omg woww - 4 hoops at different places
narration and audio levels are sooo nice and pleasant to ears too.... great work

[shailendrachouhan]

Great video, i really enjoyed to learning a topics of mathematics in exciting way .
Great art work and choreography.

[SreeramAjay]

This is sooo good 👏👏. Really an amazing work by entire team.

[aabracadavra]

Amazing work, Nancy! Thank you for creating this masterpiece.

[scottcates]

I very much enjoyed your video and I gave it a "Thumbs Up."

[TheMap]

It should have been a million views at least. The visualisation is absolutely mad!

[AlexNyeArt]

Great work team! Always a fun crew to work with

[lodgechant]

I loved watching this. It’s very informative and original. Thank you! With greetings from Cape Town.

[youtubeuserdan]

This deserves so much more attention. Amazing.

[is]

2:04 So basically algebra is the devil's work. I agree.

[fasque]

This was so beautiful and informative to watch! Thank you very much for what you've done <3

[solaokusanya]

It was from this video it all now makes ense to me..this is my bustop on these ideas... I remember for life!!

[YashMittalfav]

Cool stuff!! Loved the way of joining maths with drama 😘