Laban's Diagonal scale with Basic Effort Actions

1K views · 34 reactions | Within the Laban effort qualities of Contemporary dance, there are two extremes in the Flow of movement: Bound and Free   Bound flow is tight & controlled  Free flow allows the body to release & go with the flow� Start exploring not just these two elements, but all of the sensations in between, on Day 3 of our "Intro to Contemporary" program! | STEEZY | Facebook

We often use Rudolf Laban’s theory of movement out in the forest. 1. Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) This is Laban’s most well-known theory – a comprehensive system for analyzing how humans move. It consists of four main categories: 1. Body – which parts of the body are in motion, and how they coordinate and interact. 2. Effort – the quality or energy of the movement; for example, whether it is performed with strength, lightness, speed, or control. 3. Shape – how the body changes form in space, ad