WholeMovement is

A coterie of the Movement Analysts Laura Cox, Esther Geiger, Cat Maguire, Karen Studd and Alexandra Baybutt who work together to promote the Laban/Bartenieff Movement System (LBMS) globally.

Together, they have built a practice that optimizes human movement through a variety of applications of the System and developed a philosophy that values and contributes to the ongoing development of the theory, practice, and curriculum of LBMS.

WholeMovement offers workshops, trainings, and individual sessions geared toward harmonizing our lived experience. For more about our ISMETA Approved Training Programs, see Events.

You can currently find us coordinating and teaching on programs in Italy, Israel, and China.

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“They demonstrate a high level of competence, professionalism, & dedication which has been essential to the success of the program in China.”

-Tony Zhou

  “Some of the smartest, most embodied people you will ever meet… Anyone who is interested in learning how to see and experience movement, will benefit tremendously from this group of gifted LBMS teachers.”

– Penny Chang

“I consider this practice of LBMS to be a treasure in the present world which truly needs embodied empathy.”

-Agnieska Skolowska