CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

"I feel I have received the fullest, most complete humane
education of my life in the IMS program. What made this
program so effective was the richness of the material and
the instructors depth of knowledge that they are so deeply
and joyfully committed to sharing. The entire IMS experience
was an enlivened, embodied model for life at large
and was truly transformational to me."
Marcia Nolte - SOMA Practitioner

Certificate Programs in Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies are graduate level programs, which provide
a comprehensive study of movement and its
meaning. As a participant in these programs you
will gain a deeper understanding of the structural, functional and expressive aspects of human
movement. Through a rich variety of movement experiences you will become more coordinated and dynamic as a mover. As an observer of movement, you will refine your eye and kinesthetic empathy to discern how movement is revealing patterns of behavior
and cultural and aesthetic style. The programs are appropriate for individuals in any field that uses the practice, observation or assessment of movement,
skills development, re-education or therapy.

As a student in this program you are encouraged
to explore and manifest what is personally
meaningful to you. Many graduates have stated
that the IMS programs enhance creativity, personal and professional growth and integration. These programs are engaging, fun, transformative and profoundly enlivening.


IMS Certificate Programs include the following content areas:

Laban Movement Analysis Theory, Observation and Seminar.
The study of Body, Effort, Shape and Space, including the symbol system used for recording movement. Approaches to perceiving and analyzing the components that underlie diverse movement expression.

Bartenieff Fundamentals.
A system of body re-education based on developmental movement, which
focuses on finding ease and efficiency in internal body connection
and expression in the world.

Touch for Movement Patterning.
Skill development of touch as an inroad to movement training, education, and movement therapy.

Creative Systems Theory.
A powerful model for understanding change and the creative process.

Innovative Teaching Methodologies.
Exploration of current theories and methods used to facilitate creative learning.

Community Gathering and Movement Choir.
Moving together to practice relationship, participation leadership and
listening/communication skills in a collegial community.



Students work independently on assigned projects during the interim
periods and produce an Application Project integrating
Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies theories in a field of personal interest.
Each student is assigned a faculty mentor for personal consultation and
support during the program.