THEA 403 - Laban Movement Analysis

3 Credits

This course is an introduction to the theoretical and experiential movement system of Laban Movement Analysis that provides the framework for observing, describing and analyzing human movement patterns and understanding non verbal- actions and communications, as developed by movement pioneer Rudolph Laban. Students will learn a language for movement description and increase awareness of the basic principles of human movement. Students will also become knowledgeable about the theory, vocabulary, movement practices, and basic notation symbols of Laban Movement Analysis within the categories of Body, Effort, Shape, and Space.