Beyond Words: Instructor's Manual

Carol-Lynne Moore

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2012
• ISBN:
  9781136642319
• Edition: 3
• Topic: Media & Performing Arts
• Subtopic: Dance

This guidebook is designed to facilitate the use of "Beyond Words" materials. By drawing on their own teaching experiences, the authors offer suggestions for attaining teaching/learning goals, and for overcoming difficulties in using the movement observation and analysis programme. Many of the creative adaptations described come from individuals at different institutions who tested "Beyond Words" while it was being developed. It is not intended, therefore, as a prescriptive document, but rather as a guide which provides many alternative ways of utilizing "Beyond Words", and which leaves the rest to the instructor.

Appendix 1 Alternative Chapter Sequences for Teaching

Alternative Chapter Sequences for Teaching

Instructors may wish to restructure the sequence of chapters in Beyond Words to adapt the program to the nature and needs of their particular student groups. Some alternative arrangements are suggested below.

A)  To clarify the purpose of video exercises in advance:

Chapters 1, 2, 10, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12

B)  Combining theoretical material and following it with practice:

Chapters 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 12; then,

Chapters 3, 5, 9, 8, 11

C)  Introductory Observation Course, emphasizing acquisition of skills in movement analysis:

Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10

or

Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 9, 4, 6

D)  Introductory Observation Course, enhancing movement awareness but not emphasizing movement analysis skills:

Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; 10 and 12 optional

E)For a group already familiar with Laban Movement Analysis, emphasizing advanced analytical and interpretive skills:

Chapters 4, 6, 10, 8, along with 11 and 12 in structured sessions

Appendix 2 Arranging Video Equipment in the Classroom

Arranging Video Equipment in the Classroom

Appendix 3 Laban-Related Centers and Organizations

Laban-Related Centers and Organizations

Action Profilers International

“SOUTHVIEW”

Oxhill

Warwick CV35 0QU

England

American Association of Laban Movement Analysts (A.A.L.M.A.)

c/o LIMS

31 West 27th Street

New York, New York 10001

Child Development Research

30 Southview Lane

Sands Point, New York 11050

Dance Notation Bureau

31-33 West 21st Street

New York, New York 10010

Dance Notation Bureau Extension

Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio 43210

European Association for Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies

c/o Tanzfabrik, Berlin

Mockernstrasse 68

1000 Berlin 61

West Germany

International Movement Notation Alliance

c/o Rodiger

94 Reade Street

New York, New York 10013

Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies

31 West 27th Street

New York, New York 10001

Laban Centre

Goldsmiths College

New Cross

London SE14 6NW

England

Laban Guild

c/o Ellanore Johnson

1 Parkwood Court

Bullwell

Nottingham NG6 9FB

England

Laban Program

Dance Division - AB-10

University of Washington

Seattle, Washington 98195

Language of Dance Center

17 Holland Park

London Wll 3TD

England

Appendix 4 Sample Seminar Syllabi on Roles of Movement in Human Life

Sample Seminar Syllabi on Roles of Movement in Human Life

Appendix 4-A Seminar - Roles of Movement in Human Life: University of Washington

Purposes

A. To provide a forum for thinking about and discussing the significance of movement in human experience.

B. To become more familiar with various approaches that have been used to study movement in different fields of endeavor.

C. To muse about the future of movement study and individual professional development.

Mini-Projects

A. Readings. Selected readings will be made available to you for each major topic to be discussed.

B. Journal. You will be asked to keep a journal for this seminar. Journal writing is designed to provide an opportunity for you to reflect further on the readings and discussions in an open-ended way.

C. Essay. Based upon your journal writing, class discussions and readings, and guest presentations, you will be asked to choose one theme to elaborate on in an essay.

D. Pooling. We aim to create a small directory of information about professional organizations, journals, and conferences that touch upon movement study in some way. At the beginning of the summer you will be assigned in small groups to research a given profession...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Halftitle
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• Orientation
• Chapter Commentaries
• Evaluation
• Appendix 1. Alternative Chapter Sequences for Teaching
• Appendix 2. Arranging Video Equipment in the Classroom
• Appendix 3. Laban-Related Centers and Organizations
• Appendix 4. Sample Seminar Syllabi on Roles of Movement in Human Life
• Appendix 5. Sample Student Essays
• Appendix 6. Sample Observation Homework Assignments
• Appendix 7. Sample “Objective” Examination Questions
• Appendix 8. Sample Essay Examination Questions
• Appendix 9. An Example of “Challenge Session”
• Appendix 10. Sample Student Responses to “Challenge Session”