Laban recognized that movement is a psychophysical phenomenon involving both body and mind. Understanding Laban’s notions of space harmony also requires both physical and mental effort.
In the upcoming MoveScape Center workshop, “Harmonics of Space,” we approach Laban’s space harmony scales using both body and mind. We explore how Laban created a comprehensible geography of movement space, and then employed consistent design principles to create elegant, “harmonic” sequences of directional change.
To support our mental efforts, I recommend working with visual, three-dimensional models. These really help the mover visualize pathways in the otherwise trackless space around the body.
In the following blogs, I provide advice for finding good models that support both spatial cognition and kinesthetic embodiment.