Labanotation : the system of analyzing and recording movement /
Labanotation : The system of analysing and recording movement Kinetography Laban
Ann Hutchinson Guest ; illustrated by Doug Anderson.
- Fourth edition, revised.
- xiv, 487 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes index.
A brief history of dance notation -- Introduction to labanotation -- The approach to movement notation -- Fundamentals of labanotation -- Variations in steps -- Positions of the feet -- Aerial steps (springing) -- Turns -- Arm gestures -- Leg gestures -- Space measurement; flexion, extension -- Floor patterns, paths -- Touch and slide for the legs -- Parts of the limbs -- Parts of the torso; inclusions -- Tilting (inclining) -- Turning (rotation) of the limbs -- Rotation of the torso and head -- Specific flexion and extension; contracting, bending -- Relationship -- Repeat and analogy signs -- Scoring -- Supporting on various parts of the body -- Equilibrium, loss of balance -- Systems of reference -- Variations in positions, paths, and steps -- Specific parts of the limbs; movements of hands; manner of performing gestures -- Types of revolutions; dynamics; miscellaneous -- Alternate versions -- Old versions -- Orthography and autography -- Upper body movement. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. App. A. App. B. App. C. App. D.
"A definitive book for students of dance and movement studies, Labanotation is now available in a fourth edition, the first complete revision of the text since 1977. 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 dance that the prefection of music notation in the Renaissance had on the development of music. This book makes it possible to record accurately, for study and reconstruction, the great dance creations of the theater, 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."--Publisher description.