Author: Guest, Ann Hutchinson & Joukje Kolff.
Title: Spatial variations.
Description: Alton, Hampshire : Dance Books, 2002. Paperback. xx, 289 pp. illustrations ; 25 cm. (Advanced labanotation series, issue 9). Mailorder only - Alleen verzending mogelijk. Book condition : as new. - Introduction to the series -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- I. Modification of directions. 1. Indication of halfway point: third-way point. Intermediate directions ; Between two cardinal directions ; Moving to an intermediate point ; Between three cardinal directions ; Directional definition of pins ; Third-way points -- 2. Minor modifications of a main direction. Proximal analysis -- II. Paths for gestures -- standard analysis. 3. Peripheral and central paths. Peripheral path ; Central path ; Standard path ; Aimed destination -- 4. Indication of aimed destination, straight or peripheral path for gestures. Aimed destination ; Passing flexion ; Inward path indication ; Straight path ; Peripheral path -- 5. Timing for third degree pathway. Empty direction symbol for pathway -- 6. General indication of spatially central or peripheral paths. Spatially central or peripheral paths ; Degree of curve -- 7. Sharp or rounded corners for gestures -- Retrace path -- III. Deviations from the path of a gesture. Analysis of deviations. Single deviations ; Single symmetrical deviations ; Compound symmetrical deviations -- 10. Other kinds of deviations. Asymmetrical deviations ; Non-centered deviations ; Regressive (jagged) deviations ; Loops ; Reference to standard directions ; System of reference based on the path -- 11. Size of deviation from path of gesture -- IV. Modification of path across the floor. 12. Veering off normal path. Distance in modification of path ; Modification of circular path -- 13. Detour to avoid a person or object. Timing of detour -- 14. Displacement for step patterns in place -- choice of description. Toward, away from area ; Reaching a destination -- 15. Displacement paths combined with turning or circling. Displacement paths combined with turning ; Displacement paths combined with circling -- V. Minor movements. 16. Displacements from a point. The distal center ; Distal analysis ; Distal displacements ; The proximal center ; Proximal analysis ; Distal center key ; Comparison between distal and proximal analyses ; Distal analysis ; Use of specific directional keys ; Cancellation of minor displacements ; Direction of relationship ; Size of distal and proximal displacements ; Types of movement -- 17. Vibrating actions. Cancellation of vibrations -- 18. Minor circling movements. Intermediate placements of limb ; Size of transitional arm deviations -- 19. Minor shifting actions -- 20. Deviations for successions. Overlapping successions ; Retained displacement -- 21. Timing. Indication of duration ; Indication of speed ; Momentary displacement ; Emphasis on destination -- 22. Size of displacement. Clarification -- 23. Polar pins. The disadvantage of proximal and distal pins ; The idea of polar pins ; The signs for polar pins ; Displacement from the poles ; Analysis of spoke-like displacements ; To and fro polar displacements ; Circular displacements -- VI. Motion versus destination. 24. Steps versus gestures, direction of progression, shifting and path signs. Direction in a support column ; Direction in a gesture column ; Direction of progression ; Level ; Minor movements ; Cancellation of result of previous motion ; Shifting ; Motion indicated by path sign ; Straight or curved direction of progression ; Flexion/extension or distance -- 25. Toward, away versus destination. Toward and away ; Toward, away from a directional point ; Toward, away from the body ; Away as cancellation ; Destinational statement ; Contraction and extension -- destination ; Motion toward a defined state of flexion or extension ; Motion away from a defined state of flexion or extension ; Contracting and extending -- motion toward -- VII. Path signs for gestures -- 26. Straight path -- 27. Analysis of circular paths for gestures. Planal circles ; Conical circles -- 28. Indication of circular path for gestures. Horizontal circular paths ; Somersault paths ; Cartwheel paths -- 29. Elongated circular paths for gestures -- 30. Diagonal circles, tilted circles for gestures. Diagonal circles ; Tilted circles -- 31. Location and size of circle for gestures -- 32. Circles achieved through flexion of the limb; spirals. Circles achieved through flexion of the limb ; Spiral paths ; Helical paths ; Three-dimensional spiral -- 33. Indication of 'surface' for a gestural circle -- 34. Circular paths for head, torso and pelvis -- 35. Circular paths for hands, knees -- 36. Performance details for paths for limbs. Spatial placement of a conical circle ; Spatial retention for direction of gestural path ; Timing of gestural circles -- VIII. Distance. 37. Length of steps. Natural step-length ; Standard step-length ; Modifying step-length -- general scale ; Modifying step-length -- specific scale ; Length of steps -- modifying distance ; Increase or decrease of distance -- 38. Distance, aim of path. Distance in terms of units ; Relative location for aim of path -- 39. Distance for leg gestures. Distance for touching leg gestures ; Distance for leg gestures off the floor ; Distance of leg gestures from the center line -- 40. Sign for distance -- IX. Orientation. 41. Focal point. Orientation in relation to focal point ; Focal destination for a turn ; Focal point system of reference -- 42. Line of dance -- 43. Front in relation to the path; to the periphery. Front in relation to the path ; Movements related to the direction of the path ; Front oriented to the periphery -- 44. Area signs. Basic signs ; Application of the stage area signs ; Intermediate areas ; Use of narrow and wide signs ; Placement of performers ; Offstage actions ; Further subdivisions using strokes ; Unspecified area ; Areas above or below stage level ; Indications for floor, water ; Miscellaneous area indications -- 45. Wings, lines on stage. Indication of wings on stage ; Lines on stage ; Specific stage diagonals -- 46. Fixed points in a defined space. Fixed points in the audience -- X. Miscellaneous. 47. Carets, spot holds, same spot caret. Use of ordinary caret ; In place ; Closed to open ; Open to closed on two feet ; From open position to weight on one foot ; Rise without adjusting the feet ; Motion or destination description ; Zed caret ; Retention of a spot (spot hold) ; Same-spot caret ; Same-spot zed caret ; Foward reference caret ; Forward reference caret: 'lead into' zed caret -- 48. Reading examples. Lark ascending ; Roses ; Sorcerer's sofa ; Snow pas ; Parade ; Rooms ; Spanish dance ; Hungarian dance ; Water study -- Appendices. A. The direction system of labanotation. Definition of direction in labanotation ; Intermediate palm facing directions ; The standard 45° intermediate directions ; The proposed intermediate direction system ; Chart of directions -- B. Categories of pins. Relationship pins ; Relationship indications ; Minor displacements ; Minor movements ; Deviations from a path ; Intermediate directions ; Specific parts of the body ; Degree of turn, circling ; Axis of rotation ; Orientation, front signs ; Track pins for the legs ; Black pins, positions of the arms ; Track pins, positions of the arms ; Identifying performers ; Surfaces for design drawing ; Modifying parts of the room/stage ; Fixed points in the room/on stage ; Pins with dynamic signs ; Polar pins -- C. Historical background on labanotation textbooks. ISBN 9781852730918.

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