What Motif is and What Motif is not by K. Studd(updated 2020) From a quick internet search to define the term “motif” – I find the following: “… In a literary piece, a motif is a recurrent image, idea, or symbol that develops or explains a theme, while a theme is a central idea or …
The Case for LBMS
The Laban/Bartenieff Movement System & Why LBMS is a “System” by K. Studd (Updated December 2019) To begin, let’s start with what is a “system”? A system is defined as: An organized, purposeful structure that consists of interrelated and interdependent parts. These component parts continually influence one another (directly or indirectly) to maintain their activity …
Embodiment
We Are All Embodied Beings by K. Studd (2019) Embodiment is a current buzz word (at least in English) these days. And many workshops, programs and classes promise participants to become “embodied”. I believe I understand the sentiment however; we are all already embodied beings by the fact that we exist as human being-bodies. Our …