Laban for All [Paperback]

Jean Newlove (Author), John Dalby (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0878301801 | ISBN-13: 978-0878301805 | Publication Date: November 21, 2003

Rudolf Laban was one of the great theorists and practitioners of movement. In "Laban for All," expert teachers of Laban's techniques offer simplified version of his system that can be used by anyone, from beginners to pros.
Extensively illustrated with John Dalby's line drawings and diagrams, "Laban for All" lays out the basic vocabulary of the Laban system and goes on to offer specific exercises.
The result is a thorough - and thoroughly practical - grounding in the most important movement system in use today.

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About the Author

Jean Newlove was Laban's assistant after he went to England as a refugee in 1938. She has taught Laban's ideas at the Royal Shakespeare Company and throughout the world. Her Laban for Actors and Dancers is also published by Routledge. Actor, voice teacher, and musician, John Dalby also assisted in some of Laban's coureses and has taught around the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (November 21, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878301801
• ISBN-13: 978-0878301805
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #295,644 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Dance > Ballet

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide to movement in dance and in general, June 1, 2010

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I was thoroughly impressed with this book. The authors did a thorough job of explaining the system of Laban and its relevance to dance, but also bringing it down to the level of an utter novice, such as myself. They also provided detailed descriptions of exercises that are easy to follow and do and quite rewarding. Where this book really shines however, is in the theory of movement that Laban created around space and time and other elements he deemed significant to truly understanding the body. I feel, as a result of doing the exercises, that I have a much closer relationship to my body and a much keener appreciation of movement.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laban for All, September 2, 2008

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I have studied Laban for my professional career as a dance/movement therapist - this book has been extremely informative and helpful. I also have many friends who are actors and dancers. I have shared this book and information I have acquired from it with them and they have also found it to be most helpful in their careers.