Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies: Contemporary Applications (English Edition)

Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies: Contemporary Applications (English Edition)

Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies: Contemporary Applications discusses how to best use Laban/Bartenieff movement analysis (L/BMA), a system for observing, teaching, and analyzing human movement.

The text does the following:

• Brings a contemporary voice to L/BMA in a way that evokes the senses and felt movement experience
• Grounds readers in the theory and provides numerous practical applications, showing readers how to apply L/BMA in all facets of life and in any career
• Incorporates a rich diversity of experiences in the dance field and beyond from other certified Laban movement analysts who apply L/BMA in their careers and lives
• Provides tried-and-true tips for applying L/BMA in your life

The text is organized into three parts. Part I offers an overview and historical look at Laban/Bartenieff movement analysis and details the organizing themes and guiding concepts for L/BMA. Part II presents the five categories of the L/BMA framework: body, effort, shape, space, and phrasing. This section provides an understanding of the elements of movement and focuses on why each element is useful. Part III includes chapters on integrating L/BMA into your life and on first-hand experiences from a diverse group of people who use L/BMA in the dance field and beyond.

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