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"Existence is movement. Action is movement. Existence is defined by the rhythm of forces in natural balance."
"Existence is movement. Action is movement. Existence is defined by the rhythm of forces in natural balance."
-Rudolf von Laban
Laban studied movements in nature and saw that every movement had a sense of flow and could be seen in terms of its use of space, its rhythm and pace and its weight. Laban's work can be used to classify any movement. The table below outlines the characteristics of each of Laban's Eight Efforts in terms of flow, space, time and weight.
Laban studied movements in nature and saw that every movement had a sense of flow and could be seen in terms of its use of space, its rhythm and pace and its weight. Laban's work can be used to classify any movement. The table below outlines the characteristics of each of Laban's Eight Efforts in terms of flow, space, time and weight.
Adapted from 'Living Drama', Bruce Burton
Laban's Eight Basic Efforts
Laban's Eight Basic Efforts
For a performer, Laban's efforts can be particularly useful in the development of character physicality as well as in using movement to create mood, manipulate pace and communicate emotion.
For a performer, Laban's efforts can be particularly useful in the development of character physicality as well as in using movement to create mood, manipulate pace and communicate emotion.
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