The conductor's gesture : a practical application of Rudolf von Laban's movement language /
James Jordan with Giselle Wyers and Meade Andrews.
- Chicago : GIA Publications, c2011.
- xxix, 331 p. : ill., charts, music ; 26 cm. + 1 videodisc ((170 min.) sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.)
"Foreword by Eugene Migliaro Corporon"--Cover. "Philosophical foreword by Gerald Custer"--Contents. Accompanying DVD contains the author illustrating a number of the concepts discussed in the book including a masterclass.
Includes summary and bibliography.
The theories and work of Rudolf von Laban : an examination of the perception of movement -- The impulse to move : harmonic rhythm -- States and drives -- Bodying forth : developing a kinesthetic vocabulary and movement language -- Skill sets. Acquiring conducting technique using the principles of Laban -- Summary.