PERFA 180 - Laban and Bartenieff Movement Studies

Upper Division

Concurrently
This course must be taken concurrently with PERFA 180L.

Prerequisites
The prerequisite for this course is PERFA 080 Dance Science or the equivalent.

This course is an introduction to the theoretical system of Laban Movement Analysis that provides a framework for observing, describing and analyzing human movement patterns and understanding non-verbal actions and communication, as developed by movement pioneer Rudolph Laban. Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) is a comprehensive and holistic system that examines the fundamental elements and layers embedded in all patterns of human movement, providing a language for movement description and inquiry. The study of LMA, including the physical study of the Bartenieff Fundamentals exercises, not only increases awareness of the basic principles of human movement, but can also provide a connective framework for how we as embodied beings create and communicate knowledge.

Lecture and/or Lab Hours
The class has two parts: 1) lecture and discussion, 2) experiential lab.

Course credits: .5