Bartenieff Fundamentals are an extension of Laban Movement Analysis developed by Irmgard Bartenieff, who trained with Laban before becoming a physiotherapist. A set of concepts, principles and exercises that apply Laban’s movement theory to the physical / kinesiological functioning of the human body they include:
- Dynamic Alignment
- Breath Support
- Core Support
- Rotary Factor
- Initiation and Sequencing
- Spatial Intent
- Centre of Weight/Weight Transference
- Effort Intent
- Developmental Patterning and its Support for Level Change
See also
- Irmgard Bartenieff
- Rudolf Laban
- Laban Movement Analysis
- Labanotation
Further reading
- Hackney, P. (2000) Making Connections Total Body Integration Through Bartenieff Fundamentals. Routledge. ISBN 90-5699-592-8
External links
- Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies
- Integrated Movement Studies (Laban/Bartenieff)
- Laban/Bartenieff & Somatic Studies International
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