A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF LABAN MOVEMENT （拉班运动的简要概述）.pdfVIP

1 A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF LABAN MOVEMENT ANALYSIS Introduction/General Thoughts Laban Movement Analysis is a theoretical and experiential system for the observation, description, prescription, performance, and interpretation of human movement. ―LMA provides a rich overview of the scope of movement possibilities. These basic elements can be used for generating movement or for describing movement. They provide an inroad to understanding movement and for developing movement efficiency and expressiveness. Each human being combines these movement factors in his/her own unique way and organizes them to create phrases and relationships which reveal personal, artistic, or cultural style.‖ (Peggy Hackney, Making Connections ) ―At the heart of LMA is a recognition that movement is a psycho-physical process, an outward expression of inner intent. ― (Ed Groff, Laban Movement Analysis: Charting the Ineffable Domain of Human Movement, JOPERD, February 1995.) Laban Movement Analysis was developed by Rudolf Laban (1879-1958). Laban was a scientist, teacher, artist, social activist, visionary, and a creator. Combined with Irmgard Bartenieff’s (1890 – 1981) contributions to the Body category, the LMA/BF work is a living system that continues to evolve. What can LMA/BF contribute to the field of education?  An embodied knowledge and experiential learning experience  ―Whole person‖ education (self as psychological, physical, sociological, spiritual, etc.)  Understanding of the relationships between Individual/Group/Society  A perspective for both theory and practice  A dynamic, evolving body of knowledge—a living system for our changing world  Transformative experiences  Using movement in education for a full range of content or subject-matter  Teaching movement with a larger lens: dance, theater, fitness, health, community recreating  Learners are active agents in their