Laban for All - Newlove, Jean; Dalby, John

Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; appears unread; Rudolf Laban is one of the great theorists and practitioners of movement. He laid down a system for analysing - and annotating - the way the human being moves in space. He ascribed values to these movements, releasing the expressive power contained within each one of them. Laban for All offers a simplified version of his system which can be used by relative beginners upwards. We are introduced to the kinesphere, dimensional cross, pathways, trace forms, levels and zones... Each term is accompanied by very specific exercises - clearly illustrated with line drawings and diagrams - designed to strengthen and deepen our understanding. When we have grasped - and practised - the basic vocabulary, we move on to its expressive possibilities in drama and dance. The result is a thoroughly practical - grounding in the most significant movement system of modern times. 
Near Fine
Soft cover
Routledge
2003
New York, NY