Decoding Laban’s "Choreutics"

LABAN/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies

This summer, starting July 1, participants will study and discuss Laban's "Choreutics" with Dr. Carol-Lynne Moore.

<h3><strong>Course Description</strong></h3><p><em>Choreutics</em>, more than any of Rudolf Laban’s other writings, is an integrative book. It addresses not only Space, but also Body, Effort, and Shape. Because Laban’s explanations and intuitive leaps may not be obvious, reading and decoding <em>Choreutics</em> is more rewarding when done with others.</p><p>This summer, across eight weeks beginning July 1, participants will study and discuss the Preface, Introduction, and first 12 chapters of <em>Choreutics</em> under the experienced guidance of Laban scholar, Dr. Carol-Lynne Moore.  </p><p>This course utilizes Google Classroom as its online platform.  Each reading assignment is augmented with study questions.  This is an asynchronous course with four (4) synchronous Saturday morning sessions where you will deepen your understanding through lecture and discussion (see dates below). While participation is strongly encouraged, these synchronous sessions will be recorded for those who find it difficult to attend due to local time differences.</p><p>The course is suitable for professionally certified movement analysts as well as current students.  All participants should have physical familiarity with Choreutic scales (dimensional, diagonal, axis, girdle, primary, and A and B Scales) and basic effort theory (the effort qualities and the eight “Basic Effort Actions,” e.g., floating, punching, etc.).</p><h3></h3><h3><strong>Instructor's Bio</strong></h3><p>Carol-Lynne Moore, Ph.D., C.M.A., and Registered Movement Pattern Analyst, has been involved in the field of movement study as a writer, lecturer, and consultant for four decades. A master teacher of Laban Movement Analysis, she has a deep practical and theoretical understanding of Laban’s work. She has taught in over 25 Certification Programs in the U.S. and Europe and currently directs MoveScape Center in Denver, Colorado. Her recent publications include <em>Meaning in Motion</em> (MoveScape Center, 2014), <em>Beyond Words</em>, 2nd ed. (Routledge, 2012), <em>The Harmonic Structure of Movement, Music, and Dance According to Rudolf Laban </em>(Mellen, 2009), and <em>Movement and Making Decisions</em> (Rosen, 2005). In 2018 she was honored to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from LIMS.</p><h3></h3><h3><strong>Class Dates/Times</strong></h3><p><strong>Course Period: July 1 – August 27, 2022</strong></p><p><strong>Live Session Dates &amp; Times*</strong></p><ul><li>Session 1: Saturday, July 9, 11am - 12:30 pm ET</li><li>Session 2: Saturday, July 23, 11am - 12:30 pm ET</li><li>Session 3: Saturday, August 13, 11am - 12:30 pm ET </li><li>Session 4: Saturday, August 27, 11am - 12:30 pm ET</li></ul><p>*The live sessions will be recorded and shared through the google classroom for the students’ review.</p><h3></h3><h3><strong>Who Can Join</strong></h3><p>Participants should have physical familiarity with Choreutic scales (dimensional, diagonal, axis, girdle, primary, and A and B Scales) and basic Effort theory.</p><h3></h3><h3><strong>What You Need to Bring/Have</strong></h3><p>Participants must obtain a copy of <em>Choreutics*</em> prior to the beginning of the course.</p><p>*Don't own a copy of <em>Choreutics? </em> Click on one of the links below to order your copy. Please keep in mind that each of these websites has a limited number available, so order yours soon!</p><p><strong>Amazon</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Choreutics-Rudolf-Laban/dp/1852731486/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B12ICE2BEG9F&keywords=Rudolf+Laban%27s+Choreutics&qid=1651591898&sprefix=rudolf+laban%27s+choreutics%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.com/Choreutics-Rudolf-Laban/dp/1852731486/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B12ICE2BEG9F&keywords=Rudolf+Laban%27s+Choreutics&qid=1651591898&sprefix=rudolf+laban%27s+choreutics%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Choreutics-Rudolf-Laban/dp/1852731486/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B12ICE2BEG9F&keywords=Rudolf+Laban%27s+Choreutics&qid=1651591898&sprefix=rudolf+laban%27s+choreutics%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><strong>Better World Books</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/Choreutics-9781852731489" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/Choreutics-9781852731489</a></p><p><strong>Abe Books</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?kn=Rudolf%20Laban%27s%20Choreutics&sts=t&cm_sp=SearchF-_-topnav-_-Results&ds=20" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?kn=Rudolf%20Laban%27s%20Choreutics&sts=t&cm_sp=SearchF-_-topnav-_-Results&ds=20</a></p><p><strong>Dance Books</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.dancebooks.co.uk/choreutics-p-%20273.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.dancebooks.co.uk/choreutics-p-%20273.html</a></p><h3></h3><h3><strong>Cost</strong></h3><p>$325</p><h3></h3><h3><strong>Additional Information </strong></h3><p>If you are a LIMS member, use your membership email in the promo code box for a 10% discount.</p><p>If you are not a LIMS member, but would like to become one, please click <a href="https://labaninstitute.org/become-a-member/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE!</a></p><p>For further information, please contact Rommie Stalnaker, LIMS Education Associate, at rommiestalnaker@labaninstitute.org.</p><p></p><p></p>

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