Rudolf Laban was one of the leading dance theorists of the twentieth
century. His work on dance analysis and notation raised the status of
dance as both an art form and a scholarly discipline. This is the first
book to combine:
- an overview of Laban's life, work and influences
- an exploration of his key ideas, including the revolutionary "Laban
Movement Analysis" system
- analysis of his works Die Grünen Clowns and The Mastery of
Movement and their relevance to dance theater from the 1920s onwards
- a detailed exercise-based breakdown of Laban's key teachings.
As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial
exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge
Performance Practitioners are unbeatable value for today's student.