Tool Box of Movement Integration

 

Unit: Movement Integration

Theme: Laban/Bartenieff, Yoga, Tai Chi, Salsa

 

 I

Introduction


Every semester, we cover a few movement systems that can aid the therapist in relaxing clients when they come to a session. Today, we will explore the 5 Movement Patterns created by Laban/Bartenieff, Yoga stretching, Tai Chi movement and Salsa as a cultural/social dance.


II

 Mindfulness Research

Body Scan

You will engage in a body scan practice. This practice involves directing your attention to each stated part of your body, and becoming aware of whatever sensations may arise as you direct your attention to this body part. When the mind wanders to internal or external distractions that are not this body part, you will be instructed to redirect your attention right back to this body part. If at any time you feel uncomfortable or agitated, know that you can always choose to stop the practice.

Post-practice

Now that the practice has finished, I'd like to hear from two students. Please share in 1-2 words what you observed as you engaged in the practice. When students respond, please say, “thank you for your response.” Only respond further if you feel it is necessary (e.g., a student expresses distress). 

 

 Check In


III

Learning Objectives 

 

  • Understand the concepts related to 5 Movement Patterns
  • Explain the use of Yoga poses to relax
  • Gain an awareness of the importance of Tai Chi in enhancing mobility of the whole body
  • Experience Salsa dance as a cultural/social dance useful in DMT therapy
 
IV
Main Lesson
 

 1

Irmgard Bartenieff (1900 - 1981) was a German dance theorist, dancer, choreographer, physical therapist, and a leading pioneer of dance therapy. A student of Rudolf Laban, she pursued cross-cultural dance analysis, and generated a new vision of possibilities for human movement and movement training.

 Bartenieff Fundamentals is a construct that focuses on movement integration and harmony. When moving, our coordination is affected by body connections, center of weight and the relationship to initiation and follow through of a given action.



Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis - The 5 Developmental Movement Patterns

 

5 Movement Patterns

NAVAL RADIATION 

SPINAL

UPPER LOWER

BODY HALVES

CROSS-LATERAL

 

2

YOGA

In class we will experience Yoga, Tai Chi and Salsa as systems of movement coordination that can help patients and clients to rehabilitate their brains.
 


Question 2
 
Write a reflection about your experience.

 

3

Tai Chi
 
 

 
 

 Question 3

Write a reflection about your experience


 4


 
SALSA
 
 

Question  4

Write a reflection about your experience.

 

 V

A Note to Remember

 Dance is always therapeutic.


VI

Case Study

Lucy Grau

(1:45 - on)

"Lucy Grau, a charismatic and talented singer from Miami, with all the elements of a marquee vocalist, has delivered breathtaking performance."

Article
 
Why Dancing Leads to Bonding
 
 

VII

 

ACTIVITY

 Describe each movement pattern in you own words after experiencing them in your own body.



Question 5

Why is movement integration and harmony useful for the health of the brain?


 
VIII
 
Glossary

Bartenieff Fundamental. Laban - Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies. https://labaninstitute.org/about/bartenieff-fundamentals/

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IX

Journaling
 

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Students' Work


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