Certification Program in Laban/Bartenieff Movement and Somatic Studies

Modular Format at Lesley University, Cambridge, MA

Lesley University's Continuing Education Program and the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies (LIMS®) are pleased to announce an exciting and rigorous program which awards the Certified Movement Analyst (CMA) credential upon completion. This certification program consists of 4 modules, each consisting of a 17-day, 120-hour intensive residency at Lesley University: 

Module I: Immersion ~ May 29 - June 14, 2012 ($3,150)

• In Module I, you will become acquainted with the fundamental categories of the Laban system, explore your movement possibilities according to your own body uniqueness and begin perceiving the power of Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) as applied to your field of interest. Classes include theory and movement experientials and are accessible to students from all disciplines.
• This module requirement can be waived by taking Lesley University’s Body/Movement Observation and Assessment I & II (or the equivalent, as reviewed by Lesley and LIMS®*), and passing the Module I Exam.  Please see application for more information.

Module II: Concentration ~ July 9-25, 2012 ($3,350)

• In Module II, you will be immersed in LMA theory, Bartenieff fundamentals, movement observation and the history and application of LMA.

Module III: Depth ~ June 14-30, 2013 ($3,350)

• In Module III, you will gain greater understanding of your own personal movement choices and further develop your skills in observing the functional and expressive movement of others.  You will gain greater facility with the verbal and Motif vocabularies used in LMA in preparation for your final project proposal.

Module IV: Review and Project ~ August 12-28, 2013 ($4,200)

• In Module IV, you will review the Laban work and being work on your final project, which will be presented within the year upon completion. 

Dates for 2011-2012

• Module I: Immersion ~ June 13-27, 2011 ($2,000)
  
• Module II: Concentration ~ August 8-22, 2011 ($3,960)
• Module III: Depth ~ January 9-23, 2012 ($3,960)
• Module IV: Review and Project ~ June 11-25, 2012 ($3,960)

For more information about this program, including prerequisite and application information, please contact Beth Chambers at 617.349.8833 or echambe5@lesley.edu. 

• DOWNLOAD APPLICATION [.DOC]
  
• DOWLOAD INFORMATIONAL FLIER [.PDF]

LIMS® is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a national accrediting body. 

*There is a review fee of $200 for this process; please see application for more information.