Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies

05/05/2026

Archival discoveries!

04/29/2026

We feel so grateful for having a community that supports our work. Thanks to you, we were able to meet half of our goal for our 2027 round. Today marks the last day of our fundraising, and we were falling short.

But we have great news!!!! A very generous donor has agreed to match all donations received between April 29 and May 4th up to a total of $5000!! So we are not only extending the campaign, we are raising the stakes! Please donate, share, and spread your enthusiasm for this project.

Please consider giving a little, or more, and share this message with your friends and co-workers. Every drop counts: Any gift helps to bolster and sustain this network of artists and environmentalists, and their leadership that helps to transform communities around the world.

Today on April 29 we celebrate the International Dance Day! Happy Dancing to everyone! Whenever you are, remember you need to move to stay alive, to move to be awake and to take action. Need some help? We can move with the Splash mob with this solo version or watch the original version with the choreographers!

Join the wave! Take action! Let's make a Splash!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/global-water-dances-new-campaign


Dancingly Yours,

Vannia Ibarguen, (GWD Artistic Director), with Marylee Hardenbergh, Karen Bradley, Gretchen Dunn, Martha Eddy, Hannah van Tonder, Maren Waldman (GWD Steering Committee members) and Curtis Stedge (LIMS Executive Director)

03/27/2026

Global Water Dances is a program of LIMS' and we are raising funds for the 2026-7 events. And your support is needed!

The world has entered a state of global water bankruptcy with billions of people living in places without reliable access to clean water. Survival of LIFE on Earth depends on ALL of us to be a part of the education, strategy, and solution to protect water sources worldwide.

We are raising $25,000 for planning and production of our next wave of dancing in 2027. If you believe in the power of dance, arts, and story to catalyze change, join the global flow and help us reach our goal!

Funding for Global Water Dances 2027 supports:

Project coordination, choreography, music composition, and international leadership

Educational curriculum (global workshops, community and youth participation)

Global communication, and Social Media coordination

Video compilation & archiving (featuring 100+ dances)

International artist support

Any amount helps and we are so grateful!

The world has entered a state of global water bankruptcy with billions of people living in places without reliable access to clean water. Survival of LIFE on Earth depends on ALL of us to be a part of the education, strategy, and solution to protect water sources worldwide. Global Water Dances is an...

03/23/2026

As promised we've made all published issues of the Journal of LBMS free to read. Log into the LBMS Community now to read and download volumes 1 and 2 of JLBMS.

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02/24/2026

The future of LIMS is open-access!

Imagine a world where open-access empowers collaboration, innovation, and community for everyone. 🌟 It's time to break down barriers and open the door to limitless potential in our shared community. Together, we’re shaping a more inclusive, community-driven future.

02/17/2026

JUST BODIES: Movement Choirs 2026
A workshop and work session on why and how movement choirs are a model for justice, resistance, and agency.
Come and learn how to create one!
Tips for planning and organizing and why they work!
TWO SESSIONS: Choose one:
Saturday February 28: 4 PM Pacific, 5 PM Mountain, 6 PM Central, 7 PM Eastern, 8 PM Atlantic etc.
https://lbms-community.labaninstitute.org/c/events/just-bodies-feb28
Sunday March 1: 8 AM Pacific, 9 AM Mountain, 10 AM Central, 11 AM Eastern, 12 PM Atlantic, 4 PM UK, 5 PM CES, etc.
https://lbms-community.labaninstitute.org/c/events/just-bodies-mar1

A workshop and work session on why and how movement choirs are a model for justice, resistance, and agency. Come and learn how to create one, tips for planning and organizing, why they work. When:Sunday, March 1st - 8 AM Pacific, 9 AM Mountain, 10 AM C...

11/19/2025

If you know people interested in studying the ways in which the Laban and Bartenieff work is utilized in dance movement therapy, or if you would like to explore this powerful work yourself, consider this online course:

Laban Bartenieff Movement System (LBMS) for Dance/Movement Therapy*
*This course is approved by the American Dance Therapy Association as an Alternate Route Course

45 hours

Course Schedule:
• Course Period: February 7 - May 30, 2026
• Live Session Dates & Times**: 9 AM - 12 PM ET on the following 15 Saturdays:
o February 7, 14, 21, 28
o March 7, 14, 21, 28
o April 11, 18, 25
o May 2, 9, 16, 30

Please contact [email protected] with any questions or to enroll.

11/17/2025

📖✨ Exciting news for all LBMS enthusiasts! 🌟 Dive into the illuminating pages of the Journal of Laban Bartenieff Movement Studies [JLBMS]. 🕵️‍♀️✨

🎉 Welcome to Volume 2 of JLBMS! 🎊 Technology/technologies, now an ever present part of the environment in which we live, has had a revolutionary impact on the ways we exist and act in the world. As contemporary practitioners of LBMS, we must respond by evolving our practices and applications of LBMS theories. This Special Issue of JLBMS calls on practitioners to consider how technology and technologies have been, and are, impacting us.

Log onto LBMS Community for the latest issue!

Exclusive access for LIMS Enhanced Members—click the link in comments to join the movement! 💻🔐

11/11/2025

Calling all scholars! Submissions are open for the 2026 Edition of our peer-reviewed annual journal, the Journal of Laban Bartenieff Movement Studies (JLBMS).

Embodied ecologies refer to the understanding of the body as an integral part of interconnected social, cultural, and ecological systems. This concept recognizes the body not only as a site of personal experience but also as an ecological entity shaped by and responsive to its life-worlds and the conditions of society.

Embodied ecologies situate the body as an active participant in the larger web of life, inviting critical reflections on how we move, relate, and exist within complex social and environmental systems. In the context of global climate crisis, social inequalities, and ongoing struggles for justice, the body becomes both a site of experience and a catalyst for change and reclamation. Contemporary applications of LBMS are increasingly challenged to respond to these dynamics through an awareness of how embodied actions shape and are shaped by ecological and social environments. This special issue of JLBMS invites contributions that explore how embodied ecologies inform movement practices, analysis, and advocacy, and how LBMS can contribute to fostering sustainable, interconnected ways of being in the world.

See link in Comments for CFP.

05/18/2025

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The Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies is thrilled to unveil a groundbreaking conference platform: the International Conference on Laban Bartenieff Movement Studies. Join us for the inaugural LBMS 2025, taking place in-person alongside the esteemed International Council of Kinetography Laban/Labanotation Conference, at The Ohio State University, in Columbus, Ohio, USA, from July 18-20, 2025.

The LBMS Conference invites a vibrant community of researchers and practitioners to come together for a transformative experience focused on exchange, evolution, and connection. With the theme “Dreaming Forward • Reflecting Back: Theory, Pedagogy, Practice,” we’ll explore the rich past, dynamic present, and exciting future of LBMS.

Get ready for a wealth of knowledge from over 50 presenters representing a diverse spectrum of LBMS applications! Kicking off on Friday, July 18th, enjoy a bridge day that fosters interaction between LBMS and ICKL participants, featuring a thrilling lineup of cross-pollinating events. Then, dive into a full day of engaging LBMS sessions and performances on Saturday, July 19th, on the stunning proscenium stage of the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts. We’ll culminate our three-day journey on Sunday, July 20th, with the unforgettable Sunday Night Gala—an evening filled with a formal dinner, the prestigious Irmie Awards ceremony, and a DJ’d dance party that promises to be epic! Plus, throughout the conference, seize opportunities to connect with fellow LBMS practitioners and delve into thought-provoking community conversations, culminating in a transformative movement choir.

Don’t delay—secure your spot for LBMS 2025 today!

Discover more details at: https://labaninstitute.org/conference-on-lbms/