Shape has emerged as category of its own in the Laban/Bartenieff canon. Just as there are four motion factors and eight effort qualities, Shape also has its component elements.
In the forthcoming MoveScape Center course, we will be exploring various aspects of shape, starting with Laban’s notions and tracing evolutions and developments.
While the course will cover modes of shape change and shape qualities, participants will also explore related concepts such as fundamental trace-forms (straight, curved, twisted, and rounded); body carriage (pin, ball, wall, screw); gathering/scattering; convex/concave; and motion versus destination (in relation to the shape qualities).
“Mostly about Shape (and a Bit about Effort)” starts in April.