Certification Programs in Laban Movement Studies
2012
Yearlong Format - New York City
Modular Format - New York City
Modular Weekend Format - Maryland/Virginia
Modular Format at Lesley University- Cambridge, MA
Modular Format at University of Tennessee--Knoxville, TN
Modular Format - Koolskamp, BELGIUM
Modular Format - Toronto, CANADA
Certification Program- Edinburgh, SCOTLAND

LIMS® Yearlong Certification Program-New York City

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The Yearlong format is ideal for students wishing to immerse themselves in the Laban and Bartenieff material in a full-time program. You will acquire a clear, comprehensive movement language that can be applied to a multitude of disciplines, sharpen your observation skills, enrich your research practices, and develop techniques for enhancing movement efficiency and expressivity. The structure of the program is well suited to students living in or commuting to New York City. Note also that the Laban/Bartenieff Institute is authorized to admit international students to the Yearlong Certification Program under the F-1 student visa category. Successful completion of this exciting and rigorous course awards the title of Certified Movement Analyst (CMA).

Format: half-day sessions, four days per week
Dates: September 6, 2012 - May 17, 2013
Place: New York City
Time: Tuesday-Friday 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Pre-requisites: Intro to LMA, Intro to BF, Intro to A & K, written application and interview
Application Fee: $225
Application Due by: May 25, 2012
Total Program Cost: $14,225.00

LIMS® Modular Certification Program In NYC

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Module I: Immersion
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 LMA as applied to your field of interest. Classes include theory and movement experientials and are accessible to students from all disciplines. This exciting and rigorous course serves as the first of four Modules within the LIMS® Certification Program in Laban Movement Studies, which awards the Certified Movement Analyst (CMA) title.
Format: full day sessions, intensive
Dates:  June 4-21, 2012 (Subject to Change).
Place: New York City
Time: M-F 9am-6pm, Saturdays &  Sundays To be determined.
Pre-requisites: Intro to LMA, Intro to BF, Intro to A & K, written application and interview
Application Fee: $225
Application Due by: April 25, 2012 Deadline Extended Call 212-643-8888
Total Program Cost: $3,250

Module II: Concentration
In Module II students will be immersed in Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) Theory, Bartenieff Fundamentals (BF), Movement Observation and Seminar in LMA history and application. This course consists of students who have successfully completed Module I of the Modular Certification program. Students will subsequently need to complete Module III and IV and a Final Certification Project before receiving the title Certified Movement Analyst (CMA).
Format: full day sessions, 16 day-intensive
Dates: January 2-18, 2012
Place: New York City
Time: M-F 9am-6pm, Saturday, Jan. 7: 9-6pm, Sunday Jan. 8: off; Saturday Jan. 14: 9 -12; Sunday Jan. 18th: 9 - 6pm;
Pre-requisites: successful completion of Module I or with LIMS® preapproval.
Application Fee: $225 (only for new applicants)
Application Due by: October 28, 2011
Total Program Cost: $3,450

Module III: Depth
Module III will continue the exploration of Space Harmony using the theories and principles at play in Transverse movement within the Icosahedron. Laban's A and B Scales will be studied in depth with focus on Phrasing and Shape Flow Support during Transverse movement.
Students will gain greater understanding of their own personal movement choices and further develop their skills in observing the functional and expressive movement of others.  Students will crystallize their understanding and integration of the over-arching LMA themes and the principles of Bartenieff Fundamentals. Students will gain greater facility with the verbal and Motif vocabularies used in Laban Movement Analysis in preparation for their Final Project proposals.
Format: full day sessions, intensive
Date: June 4-21, 2012 (Subject to Change)
Place: New York City
Time: M-F 9am-6pm, Saturdays &  Sundays To be determined.
Pre-requisites: successful completion of Module II
Application Fee: $225 (only for new applicants)
Application Due by: April 25, 2012 Deadline Extended Call 212-643-8888
Total Program Cost: $3,450

Module IV: Review and Project
This Module consists of students currently enrolled in the 2011-2012 Modular Certification program. Additionally, LIMS® is pleased to introduce a new way to resume LMA/BF studies and fulfill your CMA followed by completion of a Certification Project in June. Former students who began but did not complete their Final Certification Project, those persons having 20 or more years of documented teaching experience with the LMA/BF material but have not been enrolled in a LIMS® Certification Program, or have a minimum 400 documented hours of LMA/BF training with a CMA outside of a Certification Program may apply to Module IV.
Format: full day sessions, intensive
Dates: January 2 - 18, 2012
Place: New York City
Time: M-F 9am-6pm, Saturday, Jan. 7: 9-6pm, Sunday Jan. 8: off; Saturday Jan. 14: 9 -12; Sunday Jan. 18th: 9 - 6pm;
Pre-requisites: successful completion of Module III
Application Fee: $225 (only for new applicants)
Application Due by: October 28, 2011
Total Program Cost: $4,300 includes Final Project Presentations

FINAL Project Presentations
Module IV students return to present and submit their final projects.  Successful completion awards the title of Certified Movement Analyst (CMA).
Pre-requisites: successful completion of Module IV
Dates: June 9 - 10, 2012
Location: ART/NY Bruce Mitchell Room; 520 Eighth Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York City

LIMS®  Modular Weekend Certification Program-- Maryland/Virginia

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The Modular Weekend Program includes seven weekends of moving, observing, understanding and transforming yourself!  Begin the journey towards certification; this Module is one of four, plus a thesis-level project, but can be taken as a stand-alone experience.  Faculty includes: Karen Studd (GMU), Karen Bradley (UMD), Laura Cox, Lynn Adelmann, Simona Aronow, Cat Maguire and a talented roster of CMAs from the MD-DC areas, plus special guests.  Click on the following link to read more on the faculty http://www.limsonline.org/programs-workshops-faculty.  If you have been thinking about studying LMA/BF more deeply for a while, this is the time...  For a more detailed description of the Modular program see LIMS® Modular Program--NYC above.  

Format: Weekends
Dates:  Module I: September 22-23, 2012 UMD; October 13-14, 2012 C'ville; October 27-28, 2012 UMD; November 17-18, 2012 C'ville; December 8-9, 2012 UMD, January 5-6, 2013 C'ville and January 19-20, 2013 UMD.

2012/2014 Module II - Module IV: To be determined.

Modules IV: CURRENTLY RUNNING: February 11-12, March 10-11, April 14-15, May 5-6, May 19-20, June 2-3, 2012. 

Time: Saturdays & Sundays 9 am - 6 pm
Pre-requisites: Intro to LMA, Intro to BF, Intro to A & K, written application and interview
Application Due by: July 9, 2012  DEADLINE EXTENDED
Application Fee: $225
Tuition: $3,325 - $4,375 (Depends on the Module).

Certification Program in Laban/Bartenieff Movement and Somatic Studies-- Modular Format at Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Lesley University’s Continuing Education Program and the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies (LIMS^®) announces an exciting and rigorous course of study which awards the Certified Movement Analyst (CMA) title upon completion. This certification program consists of 4 modules, each consisting of a 15-day, 120-hour intensive residency at Lesley University: 

Module I: Immersion
May 29 - June 14, 2012 for $3,150

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.

Module II: Concentration
July 9 - 25, 2012 for $3,350  

Module III: Depth
June 14 - 30, 2013 for $3,350

Module IV: Review and Project
August 12 - 28, 2013 for $4,200

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

Certification Program in Knoxville, TN  

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http://kistatucker.com/modular-program.php

Modular Format-- Koolskamp, Belgium

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Certification Programme in Laban Movement Studies--Edinburgh, Scotland

The Edinburgh Certification Programme (Modular format) in Laban Movement Studies
Starts June 2012

DMPS is collaborating with the Laban Institute for Movement Studies® New York
(LIMS® NY) to bring this unique and vital learning experience to the UK

Programme Coordinator: Karen Studd CMA, RSMT, RSME
Principal Assistant: Susan Scarth SrDMP CMA
Location: Calton Centre, Montgomery Street, Edinburgh
Dates: Module 1 Immersion Monday June 18th - Saturday July 7th 2012
Cost: £2,000 for Module 1 - £150 application fee + £400 deposit to secure place when offered.
Pre-requisites: Introduction to LMA (15 hours), Introduction to BF (15 hours), Introduction to Anatomy & Kinesiology (20 hours), written application and telephone/Skype interview

There will be a strong Bartentieff basis to the learning experience with a further aim to crossfertilise
the British and US Laban Studies material. We will invite UK and US experts as guest teachers, who bring their rich history of the experience of Laban’s work.

This first UK based LIMS® accredited Modular programme aims to attract students from a
range of professions e.g. Human Resources managers, Allied Health professionals, Nurses,
Bodywork practitioners, dancers, dance movement therapists, Teachers and specialist support workers, Architects, Landscape Architects, Musicians, Actors, Coaching practitioners, Counsellors, Psychotherapists and many others.

Enjoy the World Heritage city of Edinburgh while engaged in a strong and innovative learning
experience. Please follow the links below for further information.

http://www.dmpscotland.com

For an application email: LMA@dmpscotland.com

DMPS Ltd., Out of the Blue, 36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 8RG

TORONTO CMA PROGRAM IN MODULAR FORMAT

For program information and application see www.labaninternational.org. or www.labancan.org

For pre-requisite programs, please contact nadine.saxton@gmail.com For general information, contact jkaylo@labancan.org 

Many new programs are being planned: Europe, Asia, South America...when details are known they will be posted here!