158 research outputs found
The Way of Transformation (The Laban-Malmgren System of Dramatic Character Analysis)
No full textThe dissertation is a 'critical edition' of a system of actor training based on three main sources: a vocabulary of movement analysis developed by Rudolf Laban in the last years of his life; C. G. Jung's theory of psychological functions and types; and the acting system of C. Stanislavski and his main followers. The three strands were brought together by the dancer and acting teacher Yat Malmgren (1916-2002), who taught his system for over forty years to some of the major figures of world theatre and film: Peter Brook, Pierce Brosnan, Simon Callow, Sean Connery, Anthony Hopkins, Adrian Noble among others.
The dissertation is presented in two volumes:
- Volume I sets the system in context, historically as well as in terms of current discourses about the nature of acting. It includes a survey of its origins, followed by an in-depth examination of its three main sources, focusing on the central concept of energy in acting. Further chapters describe:
a. a systematic, step-by-step psychophysical approach to analysing character, the actor's own self and to ways of bridging the two in the process of transformation. The author captures the salient features of a method of work which informs aspects of Western acting practice.
b. the light thrown by the system on the idea of theatre character. The author puts forward the idea of a character 'independent' of both actor and text.
c. the applications of the system in training and professional practice, based on interviews with a number of prominent British actors and directors.
- Volume II consists of a detailed, annotated description of the system. It is based on a free transcript of recordings of Yat Malmgren's teaching and amounts to a 'manual' for those interested in studying and/or teaching the system. The volume is illustrated throughout.
Appendices include original materials derived from Laban's last years of work, published here for the first time
Special Issue: Pedagogy in Theory and Practice in Laban Studies
No full textThis 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
Special Issue: Pedagogy in Theory and Practice in Laban Studies
No full textThis 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 hecalled 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-baseddance literacy using reflexivity is explored. LMA, Labanotation, Kinetography Laban, and MotifNotation are discussed in relation to Five Standards of Literacy Pedagogy. The author introducesthree articles featured in this special issue that focus on theoretical, philosophical, andepistemological perspectives on pedagogical practices within the realm of Laban Studies
Special Issue: Pedagogy in Theory and Practice in Laban Studies
No full textThis 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
Rice, Laban Lacy, 1870-1973 (MSS 605)
No full textFinding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 605. Correspondence, writings, photographs, clippings, and papers of Laban Lacy Rice, a Webster, County, Kentucky native, educator, author, lecturer, poet, and president of Cumberland University, Lebanon, Tennessee. Includes his scientific writing, principally on astronomy, relativity and cosmology, as well as fiction, poetry, and autobiographical writing. Also includes some correspondence and papers relating to his brother, poet and dramatist Cale Young Rice, and sister-in-law, author Alice Hegan Rice
Application of Laban Movement Analysis in Dance-Movement Education
No full textThis bachelor thesis deals with the dance artist, theorist and choreographer Rudolf Laban and the selected parts of Laban Movement Analysis (LMA). It focuses on the possibilities of using LMA in dance and movement education of children and youth. It introduces Laban's ideas on dance and movement education of children of different ages along with basic movement themes which can be applied in education of dance and movement. The thesis briefly presents Laban's publications related to education. The author further describes her own experience with application of LMA (which she studied at Academy of Performing Arts in Prague) and gives particular examples of applying LMA in education
The GH-IGF-I axis and breast cancer
No full textMD (Res)Breast cancer remains one of the most common causes of death amongst women today.
Worldwide approximately 1.3 million women are diagnosed as having breast cancer
every year. Much research has been done in trying to unravel the cause and behaviour of
breast cancer and hormonal influences are known to play a role. In particular, two hormones known as growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) have been found to play an important role in breast cancer growth and development. It has been found that women with breast cancer have higher levels of IGF-1 in their blood compared with women without breast cancer. Further studies have shown that if IGF-1 is added to breast cancer cells in laboratory conditions they grow rapidly. This evidence points to a strong link between IGF-1 and breast cancer. The majority of circulating IGF-1 is made by the liver in response to growth hormone, but as IGF-1 is also found in most cells in the human body, it is uncertain whether its possible effects on breast cancer may be due to local production of IGF-1 by breast cancer cells or to IGF-1 circulating in the blood. This research aims to study the link between IGF-1, GH and breast cancer. In order to do this, small specimens of breast tissue will be taken from women who are undergoing surgery for treatment of their breast cancer. Most cells removed will be cancer cells, but a rim of normal cells will surround them. I will then look at the different levels of IGF-1, growth hormone and other related hormones produced by the cancer or normal cells. During further research, I will aim to keep these cells alive for a few hours and see how they respond when various hormones are added to them. This research will give us more information about the hormonal control of breast cancer growth and may lead to novel treatments for breast cancer in the future
TRADISI SEDEKAH BUMI DI DESA LABAN KECAMATAN MENGANTI KABUPATEN GRESIK : STUDI AKULTURASI ISLAM DAN HINDU
No full textABSTRAK Skripsi ini berjudul Tradisi Sedekah Bumi Di Desa Laban Kecamatan Menganti Kabupaten Gresik “Studi Akulturasi Islam dan Hindu”. Sedangkan fokus masalahnya adalah (1) Bagaimana tradisi sedekah bumi Desa Laban Kecamatan Menganti Kabupaten Gresik itu dilaksanakan? (2) Segi apa saja yang berakulturasi dalam tradisi sedekah bumi Desa Laban Kecamatan Menganti kabupaten Gresik? Dalam menjawab rumusan masalah tersebut penulis menggunakan motedoe kebudayaan yang meliputi lokasi penelitian dan pengumpulan sumber. Pendekatan Antropologi serta teori Akulturasi. J. Powel mengungkapkan bahwa akulturasi dapat diartikan sebagai masuknya nilai-nilai budaya asing ke dalam budaya lokal tradisional. Sehingga dari pendekatan itu dapat dilihat apa saja yang terkait dalam upacara tradisi sedekah bumi. Serta dapat melihat akulturasi Islam dan Hindu yang terdapat dalam tradisi sedekah bumi tersebut. Maka dari hasil yang penulis simpulkan bahwa Tradisi Sedekah Bumi Akulturasi Islam dan Hindu mempunyai fungsi sebagai seorang manusia kita harus senantiasa bersyukur kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Esa. (1) Tradisi sedekah bumi di desa Laban dilaksanakan ketika pada saat musim panen padi yang dilaksanakan pada bulan Mei. (2) Macam-macam sesaji berupa beras maupun kelapa. Ini merupakan perpaduan antara Islam dan Hindu (macam-macam sesaji). Pertunjukan yang merupakan serangkaian dari pelaksanaan tradisi sedekah bumi tersebut adalah unsur-unsur dari agama Hindu. Do’a-do’a yang dibacakan ketika pelaksanaan acara tradisi sedekah.ABSTRACT This thesis entitled The tradition of Alms Earth Menganti In the village of Laban District of Gresik "Acculturation Study of Islam and Hinduism". While the focus of the problem is (1) How did the tradition of alms earth Laban village Menganti District of Gresik conducted? (2) Segi what acculturated in the tradition of alms earth Laban village Menganti District of Gresik? In answer to the problem formulation, the author uses motedoe culture that includes the location of research and gathering resources. Anthropological approaches and Acculturation theory. J. Powel revealed that acculturation can be interpreted as the entry of foreign cultural values into traditional local culture. So from that approach can be seen what is involved in traditional ceremonies earth alms. And can see the acculturation of Islam and Hindu traditions contained in the earth alms.So from the results that the authors conclude that the tradition of Alms Earth Acculturation Islam and Hinduism has a function as a human being we should always give thanks to God Almighty. (1) The tradition of alms earth in the village of Laban held at a time when the harvest season of rice held in May. (2) Various offerings of rice and coconut. It is a blend of Islamic and Hindu (assorted offerings). The show is a series of implementation alms tradition of the earth are the elements of Hinduism. Prayer-prayer that was read when the execution of the event tradition of alms
Fool for Laban: An Adaptive Temporality and Stylized Movement Shepard Piece
No full textThis theoretical performance thesis is dedicated to illustrating the potential fusion of Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love with Laban effort actions and temporality through music through a production plan. It utilizes evidence from the playwright’s biographical works as well as author experience and research rooted within the Laban movement analysis to develop a fully realized production. It examines the utilization of Shepard’s life within his work which includes the relationship between familial members; the utilization of rhythm and musicality to develop the aura of each scene; the character arc for each principle character and the necessity of music to drive the emotional development of each moment; and the temporality of the cyclical nature of the play implemented through time-based songs. This thesis takes into consideration the climate in which it is being theorized and acknowledges the difficulty of performing a piece within said climate. Accordingly, the author provides full plans to be utilized when live performance with close proximity can resume with acknowledgement of the potential changes throughout the process for each specific cast member and ensemble as a whole. There are exercises to attempt, questions to propose, and matters to consider within a production of Shepard’s plays during any production; the author realizes that the schedule laid out within this thesis may be malleable in action. Ultimately, this thesis aims to provide an assistive, informative, and accessible blueprint to illuminate the possibilities within a realism performance piece utilizing stylized movement pieces set to cyclical temporality music selections
Qui est Rudolf Laban? Perspectives théoriques et méthodologiques pour la construction d’un objet de recherche
No full textRudolf Laban (1879-1958) a été danseur, chorégraphe, théoricien du mouvement, écrivain, pédagogue, producteur/directeur de théâtre, inventeur d’une nouvelle méthode de notation du mouvement, peintre, caricaturiste et conseiller pour l’industrie. Son influence a été décisive pour la naissance et la diffusion de la danse moderne. Sa carrière, autant « extraordinaire » que controversée, a été l’objet de nombreuses études. L’article analyse deux volumes récents consacrés à la pensée et à l’œuvre de Laban en soulignant en évidence les horizons disciplinaires, théoriques et méthodologiques qui les ont produit. Il mettra notamment en évidence de quelle manière les approches théoriques proposent des récits qui contrastent avec les travaux sur l’histoire et la mémoire.Rudolf Laban (1879-1958) was a dancer, a choreographer, a theorist of movement, a writer, a pedagogue, a theater manager, the author of a new movement notation system, a painter, a caricaturist and an industry consultant. His influence has been crucial for the genesis and diffusion of modern dance and his career, extraordinary and controversial, has been the subject of several studies. The article analyzes two recent volumes dedicated to Laban’s thought and work and highlights their respective disciplinary, theoretical and methodological horizons. It also underlines the extent to which different theoretical approaches to the relationship between history and memory can lead to contrasting narratives
- …
