Effort “Mutation”

The Corona Virus has been giving “mutation” a bad reputation.  But in its original meaning, a mutation is simply a change or transformation.

Organic transformation is what Rudolf Laban had in mind when he wrote about effort combinations “mutating.”

By replacing one quality with another, any dynamic action can be transformed.   For example, a Floating action may mutate into a Gliding motion almost spontaneously if the flexible focus is replaced by a directing quality.

Some effort transformations are easier to perform than others.  Find out more in the upcoming MoveScape Center course, Effort “Mutation.”