CMA Movement Notation & Labanotation Flashcards
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In Labanotation, 'forward' direction is indicated by a symbol that is:
Answer: White (open) and shaped like a narrow rectangle
The forward middle-level direction symbol in Labanotation is white (open) and rectangular, distinguishable by its lack of shading.
What is the purpose of 'phrasing marks' in Labanotation?
Answer: To group movements together as a unified phrase or sequence
Phrasing marks bracket or connect a series of symbols to indicate that they belong together as a single movement phrase.
The Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies (LIMS) is notable in CMA training because:
Answer: It is the primary institution certifying CMAs and training practitioners in LBMS
LIMS is the leading institution for Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies training and CMA certification in the United States.
In Movement Notation, 'effort graphs' are used to:
Answer: Visually represent the Effort qualities and their intensities across a movement sequence
Effort graphs provide a visual representation of how Effort qualities (Weight, Space, Time, Flow) vary and intensify throughout a movement sequence.
A 'relationship bow' in Labanotation indicates:
Answer: That two body parts or two performers are relating or connected in movement
A relationship bow links two symbols or two staff positions to indicate that body parts or performers are in a specific movement relationship with each other.
Which organization maintains the official Labanotation symbol set and certification for notation scores?
Answer: Dance Notation Bureau (DNB)
The Dance Notation Bureau (DNB) in New York is the official organization that maintains, archives, and certifies Labanotation scores.