Laban: A guide figure between dance/movement therapy and drama therapy. (February 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Young, Jessica; Wood, Laura L.
• Is Part Of: Arts in psychotherapy. Volume 57(2018)
• Page Start: 11
• Page End: 19
• Publication Date: 2018-02
• Subjects: Laban Movement Analysis -- Role Theory -- Role Method -- Effort Theory -- Drama Therapy -- Dance/Movement Therapy; Art therapy -- Periodicals; Dance therapy -- Periodicals; Music therapy -- Periodicals; Poetry -- Therapeutic use -- Periodicals; 616.891656
• DOI: 10.1016/j.aip.2017.09.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0197-4556

Abstract

Highlights: Laban Movement Analysis supports the expansion of both role and movement repertoire. Laban's Effort Theory contributes to a deepening of Landy's role method and Role Theory. Collaboration between dance/movement therapists and drama therapists is beneficial. Abstract: The field of Creative Arts Therapies stands to benefit from ongoing support and collaboration between practices that comprise the disciplines. Both dance/movement therapy (DMT) and drama therapy (DT) draw upon a creative, action-oriented, and embodied approach to psychotherapy; however, a review of the literature indicates minimal collaboration on theory and research between the two. Through an in-depth review of the literature and a supporting case study, a theoretical model is constructed proposing that Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) and Role Theory and role method may be a natural point of intersection, enriching each discipline and presenting implications for creative arts therapies praxis.