DNC 270 - Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis (LMA)

Course unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): DNC 115 Dance Technique & Performance I or THR 250 Acting Process
Delivered through studio practice, this course focuses on mindfully approaching physicality in order to develop greater movement skill and efficiency, subjective self-analysis, and concise observation and description of the moving body. Course work details LMA’s four categories: Body, Effort, Shape and Space, providing essential, foundational tools for students moving towards careers in Expressive Arts, Physical and Occupational Therapies, and/or as educators, choreographers or performers.