LOD ESSENTIALS
The Movement Alphabet
Ann Hutchinson Guest 2006
Description: The Movement Alphabet is basic Motif Notation symbols together with the corresponding movement/dance terminology. It is an essential starting point for all Language of Dance teaching.
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An Introduction to Motif Notation
Ann Hutchinson Guest 2007
Description: The purpose of this book is to provide a simple introduction to Motif Notation as used in the Language of Dance® movement exploration. An in-depth study of Language of Dance requires time, but use of the Motif symbols can begin at an elementary level and be applied as needed in each situation. It is anticipated that this book will be a welcome guide for those becoming interested in using Motif Notation. Note that Motif Notation is also called Motif Writing. Some do still refer to it as Motif Writing as well as Motif Description.
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Your Move-A New Approach to the Study of Movement and Dance
Ann Hutchinson Guest and Tina Curran, 2007
Description: This second edition of a well-known text book now offers an integrated package including an audio CD with student exercise sheets offered separately. The author takes a new approach to teaching notation through movement exercises, thus enlarging the scope of the book to teachers of movement and choreography as well as the traditional dance notation students.
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Your Move Exercise Sheets
Ann Hutchinson Guest and Tina Curran, 2007
Description: Individual Student worksheets to accompany the Your Move (2nd Edition) Textbook
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Motif at a Glance
Compiled by The Language of Dance® Centre London 2000
Description: Motif at a Glance! is a mini flip-chart dictionary of symbols derived from Labanotation to use in the Motif Description of movement. Classified and tabulated for quick reference, it provides the answers to notation questions which arise while studying dance or reading or writing a Motif score.
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Language of Dance Flashcards: Movement Building Blocks
Compiled by the Language of Dance® Centre London
Description: Set 1: Movement Building Blocks a set of 23 flash cards showing symbols for the basic elements of movement.
| Hard Copy (includes P&P UK/Europe) | £15.00 | |
| Buy both sets of flashcards Hard Copy (includes P&P UK/Europe) | £25.00 |
Language of Dance Flashcards: Body Parts
Compiled by the Language of Dance® Centre London
Description: Set 2: Body Parts a set of 28 flash cards showing symbols for the separate parts of the body.
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| Buy both sets of flashcards Hard Copy (includes P&P UK/Europe) | £25.00 |
Language of Dance Choreo Cards
Language of Dance Centre 2006
Description: These small cards can be used to choreograph movement phrases which can then be developed further. Three sets are available. Set 1 covers the basic actions and their most familiar variations. Set 2 includes more specific actions which allow for more complex choreography. Set 3 deal with supporting on various body parts, pictures are on the reverse of the cards to represent the symbol.
| Choreo Cards Set 1: Hard Copy (includes P&P UK/Europe) | £20.00 | |
| Choreo Cards Set 2: Hard Copy (includes P&P UK/Europe) | £20.00 | |
| Choreo Cards Support Body Parts: Hard Copy (includes P&P UK/Europe) | £12.50 | |
| Buy all three sets of Choreo Cards Hard Copy (includes P&P UK/Europe) | £50.00 |
Simpson Board
Adam Benjamin and Lisa Simpson 1995
Description: The Simpson Board consists of colour-coded diagrams, words and Motif symbols laid out on an A3 laminated sheet. The information on the Board is dance-specific, consisting of body and movement concepts and illustrations. As a tool, the Board has proven to be extremely useful in the choreographic process in giving voice to those who cannot speak, developing precision, communication skills and self-expression, and fostering creativity. In mainstream dance education, it is invaluable for anyone teaching choreography or notation.
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| Simpson Board: Hard Copy (includes P&P UK/Europe) | £9.00 | |
| Booklet: Hard Copy (includes P&P UK/Europe) | £8.00 | |
| Booklet PDF Download | £6.00 | |
| Simpson Board and Booklet Combination price Hard Copy (includes P&P UK/Europe) | £15.00 |
Fact Sheets
Dr Ann Hutchinson Guest is a world renowned expert in dance notation, highly acclaimed author and researcher on dance and is the founder of the Language of Dance Centre. Read Ann’s story.
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16 Bar Blank Sheet
This 16 bar blank sheet can be used for your students to write down their own scores.
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