On November 10th, 2017, I attended “Irmgard Bartenieff: A Symposium.” It was a lovely symposium presented by The Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library (MSPAL) at the University Of Maryland. I met Irmgard Bartenieff many years ago when I was a student at New York University and again at the Dance Notation Bureau (DNB), New York. Bartenieff …
The purpose of breathing is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air we breathe and the blood vessels in the lungs. The oxygen in the air we breathe is used to release energy to the cells so they can run their daily jobs. Breathing occurs automatically, however, during physical exercises the rate …
Energy is the “Enlivening” Force of Lightness in Opposition to the Downward Pull of Gravity. There are great variations in the amount of energy needed to accomplish different movements. It should be natural to expend a minimal amount of energy to accomplish movement. You can learn to avoid the use of muscular force and instead …
1. Breathing – Become Aware Of and Use Your Breath as a Tool. It is a “Constant” and the Key To Life. 2. Skeletal Awareness – Identify and Understand the Function of Your Bones. Our Skeleton is the Strong Framework which Supports the Body. 3. Balance – Learn to Find Your Center of Gravity/Center of …
Here is a glimpse of one of our ISMA Classes in action: A fun learning and moving experience for child and parent.
Understanding the Skeleton is one of the important aspects of ISMA . This ISMA Class is interacting with a representation of their bone structure. By so doing, the children begin to internalize an understanding of their foundation.
Kids practice listening and following the teacher through various movements from Bending, to Balance, to Walking.
Observation Week March 15th – March 19th Integrity Of Self MovementArts (ISMA) Observation Week was an exciting time for the children to show and share their class with parents, grandparents, and siblings. We had a fun!! … Each ISMA Class has observations scheduled twice a year, where family and friends come to see and cheer the children …
Nagata Sho Gakko students performing a side lunge in their ISMA Class. What a Great Trip! Integrity Of Self MovementArts (ISMA) had a successful 2nd annual teaching trip and to Japan. This year in addition to teaching at the Wakayama Top Wellness Center, as we did last year, ISMA expanded it’s teaching to include classes at …
Over 350 Students in Japan Learned about ISMA – Fall 2015 Read More »
