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THE THESIS
This work investigates the structural principles and practical application of Labanotation as a comprehensive system for documenting human movement. Ann Hutchinson, a leading authority on dance notation, provides a rigorous framework for translating complex physical actions into a standardized symbolic language. The text serves as a technical manual, detailing the methodology required to record and reconstruct choreography with precision.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed explanation of the Labanotation staff and directional symbols
- Analysis of body parts, levels, and timing in movement
- Methodology for recording spatial relationships and dynamics
- Case studies demonstrating the transcription of various dance styles
Scope Limits
- Does not cover the history of dance beyond the context of notation
- Does not provide instruction on dance performance or physical training
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as the definitive foundational manual for students and professionals in the field of dance notation. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which requires careful study to master the symbolic system.
Page Count:
544
Publication Date:
1972-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193113090
ISBN-13:
9780193113091
Choreography
Notation Systems
Dance
Reference
Theater