Our LSSA Certification program is based on the Modular format designed and directed by Janet Kaylo and currently offered at Ryerson University, Toronto CANADA (www.labancan.org ).
JANET KAYLO, Program Director
Founder of Laban/Bartenieff and Somatic Studies International (www.labaninternational.org ) Janet has directed numerous LMA/BF programs and workshops in the UK, Europe, Canada, India and the US. She will be developing and presenting the curriculum for our inaugural training.
SANDRA KAY LAUFFENBURGER, Administrator of LSSA Program
Founder/director of Laban/Bartenieff and Somatic Studies Australia, Sandra has been teaching and writing about LMA/BF for over 20 years. She has presented movement workshops and papers in the US, Canada, China, Indonesia and Australia. Currently Australia’s only Certified Movement Analyst, she will coordinate and co-direct the development of the Australian program.
In a group format, experiential training and theoretical material will be offered in a series of six thematically-based 90 hour Modular Intensives. Two modules will be offered each year, usually during Spring and Autumn school holidays. In addition to the classroom work, each module will include interim assignments and projects.
The Modular design will be organized around the thematic structure of Body, Effort, Shape, and Space, the four components comprising Laban Movement Analysis. The course begins with an LMA/BF overview and culminates in a final application project within the student’s chosen field or area of interest.
Modular design allows students to apply aspects of the LMA/BF system to their professional work as they move through the training criteria.
The intensive design supports integration of the LMA/BF material in practical applications between modules.
And the short 2 ½ week intensive format meeting twice yearly means that participants do not have to give up their regular employment to attend.
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Full certification will require successful completion of all six modules.
However, modules may be taken in varied order (depending on pre-requisite requirements) and most can function as stand-alone units for those students interested in specific aspects of the LMA/BF theory and practice.
Participants will receive:
- Certification of Modular Completion for each ninety (90) hour module successfully completed
- CERTIFICATION in Laban Movement Analysis from LSSI upon completion of all six modules
- Hands-on repatterning practice and training in Bartenieff Fundamentals sm and developmental elements of Body-Mind Centering ®
- Training and practice in an integrative model of in-depth movement study, including psychodynamic and phenomenological perspectives
- Training in comprehensive movement and language skills used in dance, theatre, performance, teaching, somatics, movement therapy and dance movement therapy
- 540 contact hours in a somatically-based LMA/BF curriculum
- Individual contact and support with a Certified LMA advisor
- Experiential group-based learning, with a high teacher to student ratio
Introductory courses in Laban Movement Analysis, Bartenieff Fundamentals, or Experiential Anatomy are offered in a variety of locations. Contact Sandra Lauffenburger visit www.selfnmotion.com or click here for more information on course availability.
If you have questions regarding fulfilment of these hours, please contact Sandra Lauffenburger and we will work with you to find the best way to meet this criteria.
It is anticipated that this course will also fulfill course requirements with the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA), for Registration as a Somatic Movement Educator or Therapist.
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Listed below are the six modules and their pre-requisite requirements:
Introductory courses in Laban Movement Analysis, Bartenieff Fundamentals sm, or Experiential Anatomy are offered in a variety of locations. Contact Sandra Lauffenburger or visit www.selfnmotion.com for more information on course availability.
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To enroll, prospective applicants must submit the following which can be downloaded:
Application forms and fee should be posted to:
LSSA Certification Course
PO Box 5029
GARRAN ACT 2605
Australia
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