Initiated by the movement genius Rudolf Laban, and refined through 50 years of work by teachers here and abroad, Labanotation, the first wholly successful system for recording human movement, is now having the effect on ballet and other forms of the dance that the prefection of music notation in the Renaissance had on the development of music. Through Labanotation it is now possible to record accurately, for study and reconstruction, the great dance creations of the theatre, as well as such diverse activities as time/motion studies for industry, personnel assessment and physical therapy. So comprehensive that it can indicate even facial expressions, the system is also simple enough for a child to learn easily as an integral part of athletic or dance training. Here in this revised edition--the result of international conferences, standardizing terms and symbols--is a complete exposition of Labanotation.
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"A necessity for all who are interested in the technical aspects of this art." -- Dramatics
"Definitive. It will be of inestimable benefit to all persons workiing in the field of dance." -- George Balanchine
"The book is well organized, easy to read, and has excellent illustrations . . . .A necessity for all dancers, it is also used by anthropologists, theatre people, physical educators and those doing mental therapy." -- CHOICE
"Definitive. It will be of inestimable benefit to all persons workiing in the field of dance." -- George Balanchine
"The book is well organized, easy to read, and has excellent illustrations . . . .A necessity for all dancers, it is also used by anthropologists, theatre people, physical educators and those doing mental therapy." -- CHOICE
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Essential human movement source,
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This review is from: Labanotation: The System of Analyzing and Recording Movement (Paperback)
This is a well written book allowing notation of human movement of all sorts. More aimed at dance, though. If you teach dance, dance aerobics, jazzercise, or such, essential. If you are studying dance, get it.
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Not for beginners of labanotation,
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This review is from: Labanotation: The System of Analyzing and Recording Movement (Paperback)
I am a dance teacher in a NYC public school but we do some pretty sophisticated stuff. I must memorize the choreography or try to notate it in my little haphazard way. Anyway I always wanted to learn the Laban technique so I researched and came up with this book. It is quite complicated. I think I will finally learn it but it will take me forever. I think Laban is fascinating so I do recommend it. Take you time though, it's grueling. I have to take class.
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For at least five centuries attempts have been made to devise a system of movement notation. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
space measurement sign, leg gesture column, straight path sign, composite turn sign, simultaneous action bow, whole torso tilt, space hold sign, body hold sign, inclusion bow, sagittal symmetry, facing indication, circular path sign, aerial steps, gesturing leg, untwisted state, leg gestures, specific contraction, right third column, gesture columns, low kneel, natural pliancy, same spatial direction, direction symbol, chest tilt, vertical bow Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Motif Writing, Standard Cross of Axes, Specific Parts of Limbs, Manner of Performing Gestures, The Approach, Body Cross of Axes, Brief History of Dance Notation, Compare Fig, Rotation of the Limbs New!
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For at least five centuries attempts have been made to devise a system of movement notation. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
space measurement sign, leg gesture column, straight path sign, composite turn sign, simultaneous action bow, whole torso tilt, space hold sign, body hold sign, inclusion bow, sagittal symmetry, facing indication, circular path sign, aerial steps, gesturing leg, untwisted state, leg gestures, specific contraction, right third column, gesture columns, low kneel, natural pliancy, same spatial direction, direction symbol, chest tilt, vertical bow Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Motif Writing, Standard Cross of Axes, Specific Parts of Limbs, Manner of Performing Gestures, The Approach, Body Cross of Axes, Brief History of Dance Notation, Compare Fig, Rotation of the Limbs New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Dance Notation by Ann Hutchinson Guest in Front Matter
- Inspirations Pb by Hazel Powell in Front Matter
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