Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies: Contemporary Applications

Author Colleen Wahl presents a detailed and clear discussion on how to best use Laban/Bartenieff movement analysis (L/BMA), a system for observing, teaching, and analyzing human movement. The book offers a framework for understanding movement as it influences our perceptions of ourselves and others and is useful in a wide range of activities, passions, and pursuits. Wahl has been practicing and teaching the L/BMA framework to undergraduate and graduate students since 2006 and provides practical applications and tips for applying L/BMA in life.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 256 pages
\n Publication date: 28 November 2018
\n Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
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In this captivating and pragmatic text, author Colleen Wahl delves into a comprehensive and lucid exploration of the effective utilization of Laban/Bartenieff movement analysis (L/BMA), a system dedicated to observing, teaching, and analyzing human movement. Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies: Contemporary Applications presents a framework for comprehending the profound influence of movement on our self-perceptions and interactions with others. Wahl elucidates the essence of movement analysis, its operational principles, and the practical ways in which readers can integrate it into their daily lives.

"At its core, L/BMA aims to assist you in understanding the significance. Wahl emphasizes, "The text is crafted to nurture your understanding of the Laban/Bartenieff lens and cultivate its meaningful application in your life." This knowledge holds immense value across a diverse array of endeavors, passions, and pursuits, enabling you to expand your range of movement and expression within your physical body, develop captivating choreography, become an effective coach and teacher of movement, keenly observe and describe the profound significance of movement, and much more.

Wahl has been actively practicing and imparting the L/BMA framework to undergraduate and graduate students since 2006, when she achieved certification as an integrated movement studies analyst. In her book, she brings a fresh and contemporary perspective to L/BMA, evoking the senses. Wahl establishes a solid theoretical foundation, offering abundant practical applications that guide readers in applying L/BMA across various aspects of life and in any chosen career. She incorporates a rich tapestry of experiences from other certified Laban movement analysts who have successfully integrated L/BMA into their professional lives and personal journeys. Additionally, she shares valuable tips and techniques for applying L/BMA in your daily life.

The text is structured into three distinct parts. Part I.

\n Weight: 532g\n
Dimension: 254 x 177 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781492562559\n \n