Starter Courses

This is one of three starter courses designed for people interested in studying Benesh Movement Notation as a means of recording dance. These courses cover essentially the same notation concepts but differ in the movement vocabulary used to illustrate them: The Introductory Study Course in BMN (1b) uses the notation in a variety of dance contexts, Reading Course One (1a) and Distance Learning Course One (1c) focus on the ballet vocabulary.

1b - Benesh Movement Notation Reading Course One

This course is for anyone interested in studying Benesh Movement Notation as a means of recording ballet. It is particularly relevant to teachers and students wishing to read the notated Royal Academy of Dance Vocational Syllabus and dances from the ballet repertoire. Students studying Distance Learning Course One may find this course helpful as a means of increasing the fluency of their reading.

Aim

To provide teachers and students with a fundamental knowledge, understanding and ability to read basic Benesh Movement Notation that will enable them to read the notated Royal Academy of Dance Vocational Syllabus and selections from the ballet repertoire.

Content

  • Introduction to basic Benesh Movement Notation
  • Practical experience of using the written score to read and learn ballet exercises, relating the movement accurately to musical accompaniment
  • Use of the notation as a means of checking rhythmic and movement details from the Academy’s notated Vocational Syllabus
  • Reading practice sessions to include the reading of selected classical ballet variations

Venue & Date
London and RAD Centres: Contact The Benesh Institute for details

Duration
5 days

Entry requirements
A knowledge and understanding of ballet vocabulary.

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