This text analyses through a thematic analysis method a field diary from an autoethnographic study in the areas of dance and theatre, focusing on the subgenres of folk dance, authentic jazz, and improvisational theatre. 

The analysis uses a thematic method that identifies themes, categories and keywords. These keywords are then discussed in light of previous research in the respective fields. The conclusion explores whether ideas, thoughts, and concepts from one field can inspire, enrich, or challenge the other. Notes from the field diary serve as the empirical material collected during the study. In the conclusion, the keywords “presence”, “spontaneity”, “interplay”, “music” and “originality” are seen as important aspects of improvisation meanwhile "performativity," "full of meaning," "honesty," and "knowledge of the room" are highlighted as aspects that can enrich the other field.