Laban Bartenieff Movement Analysis

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Understand and incorporate the principles of Laban Movement Analysis into graduate-level physical, experiential, written, notation, and creative projects.
• Create graduate-level dance movement phrases with personal significance and critically analyze their expressive content.
• Analyze, recognize, and describe the structural, functional, and expressive aspects of movement.
• Observe recurring movement patterns, identify personal movement preferences, and explore methods for developing new movement possibilities.
• Create and maintain a learning environment grounded in mutual respect and acceptance.
• Apply cooperative learning techniques to support understanding and integration of Laban Movement Analysis in research, teaching, performance, and creative work.
• Collaboratively develop and present dance investigations and choreography and provide meaningful feedback.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Choreography & Body Patterning Projects	20%
Motif Scores	20%
Pop Quizzes	15%
Video Observations	15%
Written Reflection & Analytical Writing	15%
Attendance & Participation	15%

Grading Scale:

Percentage	Letter Grade
93-100	A
90-92	A-
87-89	B+
83-86	B
80-82	B-
77-79	C+
73-76	C
Below 73	F

Attendance/Participation:

Regular attendance, active participation, engagement in class activities, and contribution to a respectful learning environment are expected and contribute to the final course grade

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Carol-Lynne Moore, Meaning in Motion: Introducing Laban Movement Analysis.