Special Issue: Pedagogy in Theory and Practice in Laban Studies

Authors

Teresa L. Heiland, Loyola Marymount UniversityFollow

Author Credentials

Teresa L. Heiland, Ph.D., C.M.A.

Abstract

This article, by the editor, introduces a Special Issue on pedagogy using Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) and notation. The author parallels Rudolf Laban’s approach to artistic inquiry, which he called a “thought round,” to critical pedagogy, which emerged in the latter half of the 20th century. Theoretical background on the topic of pedagogical theory and practice regarding dance-based dance literacy using reflexivity is explored. LMA, Labanotation, Kinetography Laban, and Motif Notation are discussed in relation to Five Standards of Literacy Pedagogy. The author introduces three articles featured in this special issue that focus on theoretical, philosophical, and epistemological perspectives on pedagogical practices within the realm of Laban Studies.

Recommended Citation

Heiland, Teresa L. (2016) "Special Issue: Pedagogy in Theory and Practice in Laban Studies," Journal of Movement Arts Literacy Archive (2013-2019): Vol. 3: No. 1, Article 1.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/jmal/vol3/iss1/1