What is IMS?
Today's complex world requires versatile, creative approaches to education, healing, art, science, and community. Integrated Movement Studies (IMS) realizes that all human beings use MOVEMENT to create meaning in our lives and touch the lives of others.
Our faculty are internationally recognized movement educators who offer Certificate Programs in Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) and Bartenieff Fundamentals, Introductory and Advanced Workshops, and a variety of customized professional services.
"This program is a work of art that will change your life." -- Paula Perlman, Dance and Movement Therapist
Upcoming Workshops
"Making Connections"
An experimental approach to movement fundamentals involving the patterning of connections in the body according to principles of efficient movement, the process of total body integration encourages personal expression and full psychological involvement.
Utah Certification Program Begins June 2012!
IMS is now accepting applications for their upcoming certification program in Laban Movement Analysis! Whether you are an actor, therapist, dancer, coach, physical therapist, or someone who simply desires to deepen their understanding of human movement, you’ll find joy and a rich learning experience that will change your life.
The program will consist of:
- A 6 week summer intensive in 2012
- An 9 day winter intensive in January 2013 in Berkeley, California
- A 6 week summer intensive in 2013
Observation of the Month
Laban Movement Analysis provides a rich set of lenses for understanding movement. Check out this month's video.