NOTATION

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Basic principles of Labananalysis.

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The theoretical and technical basis for Labanotation.

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Essays in the semiotics of theatre, including gesture and body language; reflection on the notation of theatrical performance.

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This method works for dancers, mimes, actors, and deaf sign language; slightly altered in each case.

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Contains all of the material included in the Dance Notation Bureau’s Elementary Syllabus.

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