Steps Through Movement and Time
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…
Breathing
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…
Energy Dynamics
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…
The Five Core ISMA Disciplines
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…
ISMA Sneak Peak
https://youtu.be/2h-pN6z0ezc Here is a glimpse of one of our ISMA Classes in action: A fun learning and moving experience for child and parent.
Skeletal Awareness
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…
Balance
https://youtu.be/g789gCA06CQ Kids practice listening and following the teacher through various movements from Bending, to Balance, to Walking.
Observation Week – See Photos
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…
Over 350 Students in Japan Learned about ISMA – Fall 2015
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. …
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