Mastering Movement Author:John Hodgson Like Picasso in painting, Stravinsky in music, or Stanislavski in theatre, Rudolf Laban (1879-1958) has been a seminal influence in contemporary arts. His mark can be found in the work of artists as diverse as the international dancers and choreographers Mary Wigman, Kurt Joos and Pina Bausch. The Laban system of notation is used throughout the ... more »world. This is the first major study of Laban's movement theories and practice, exploring the ideas on mastering movement and giving the reader a practical understanding of balance and harmony in the human body--the core of Laban's thinking.« less