Submitted by DNB Staff - January 12, 2014
The videos and written summaries below document the
Open Theory Meeting held on July 10, 2013 at the Dance Notation Bureau in New
York City.
Present:
Topics:
Design Drawing on a High Surface (Lynne)
Phrasing of Direction Signs (Ray)
Summary of Issues Discussed:
1.1 Attendees were given flyers about the new "Journal of Movement Arts Literacy"
1.2 Video 1 is concerned with the meaning of Ex. 1a and 1b.
1.3 The indication of motion vs. destination, e.g., for folding, direction, turning, Shape Qualities, etc.
1.4 The interpretation of Ex. 1c.
1.2 Video 1 is concerned with the meaning of Ex. 1a and 1b.
1.3 The indication of motion vs. destination, e.g., for folding, direction, turning, Shape Qualities, etc.
1.4 The interpretation of Ex. 1c.
1.5 In Labanotation Ex. 1d indicates a destination for the flexion. The meaning of 1a and 1b is unclear.
VIDEO 2 - Flexion Indications in an Increasing Sign (continued) and Other Related Issues
Summary of Issues Discussed:
2.1 In Video 2 there was further discussion about Ex. 1a and 1b above. Some related issues were also discussed.
2.2 Ex. 1a and 1b have different meanings depending upon the context of the notation.
2.2 Ex. 1a and 1b have different meanings depending upon the context of the notation.
2.3 The use of the intention symbol (2a) to show
an indication is “qualitativie.”
2.4 The disappear sign (Ex. 2b). What does “disappear”
mean? The back to normal sign (Ex. 2c) vs. the disappear sign (Ex. 2b).
2.5 The disappear sign is
drawn narrow, as in 2d, in contrast to the decrease sign, which is drawn
wider, as in 2e.
2.6. Ann’s suggestion for
moving toward/away a small distance: 2f and 2g.
2.7 How does the use of the
space indications in 2f and 2g fit into their use to indicate the distance of
the legs from the floor and each other [See “Labanotation Disscusions”, by Ann Hutchinson Guest; and “Minutes for the Open Theory Meeting, November 4, 2008” (Topic #4)]
2.8 Should we rely on
context to determine the meaning of symbols? Is it always important to always
exactly specify the meaning of symbols and conventions, e.g., as in the
interpretation of timing in relation to bar lines. [See
Summary of Issues Discussed:
3.1 Video 3 begins with a short discussion of the intention bow (Ex. 3a)
3.2. Next the group discussed Lynne's paper on design drawing for the upcoming ICKL conference. (See the paper here.)
3.3 How should design drawings on a high surface (the ceiling) be interpreted? For instance, should Ex. 3b and 3c be drawn moving forward or backward? According to the rule outlined in Guest and Haarst, Advanced Labanotation (Vol. 1, Pt 2), the design would be drawn moving backwards. Lynne feels the rule is confusing. She proposes the rule be changed so that such indications would be interpreted as moving forward.
3.4 The interpretation of the designs depends upon the orientation of the paper.
[Addendum: Example 3d should be labeled 3c]
3.3 How should design drawings on a high surface (the ceiling) be interpreted? For instance, should Ex. 3b and 3c be drawn moving forward or backward? According to the rule outlined in Guest and Haarst, Advanced Labanotation (Vol. 1, Pt 2), the design would be drawn moving backwards. Lynne feels the rule is confusing. She proposes the rule be changed so that such indications would be interpreted as moving forward.
3.4 The interpretation of the designs depends upon the orientation of the paper.
[Addendum: Example 3d should be labeled 3c]
Summary of Issues Discussed:
4.1 In this video the group continued their discussion of Lynne's proposal for design drawing on vs. the standard method of interpreting such indications.
4.2 The issue of how to interpret the direction moved in design drawing correlates with the issue of how to interpret a turn or a circular path (clockwise or counterclockwise) when a limb is in various directions.
4.3 What should be the criteria for determining the rule for interpreting design drawing. For instance, should it be what seems "intuitive" or "normal"? Should "consistency" in drawing on different surfaces be considered?
4.4 Should drawings in which there is a change in planes, as in a gymnastic ribbon dance, be considered?
NOTE: See Lynne's addendum to this discussion at the end of this posting.
Summary of Issues Discussed:
5.1 In Video 5 the group discussed the phrasing of direction signs.
5.2. Ray said Maria Szentpal once told him that a series of consecutive direction signs should be interpreted with a very slight pause at the end of each given movement to a direction. However, in the LN text it says there should be continuous movement without a pause.
5.3 The difference between the phrasing of the direction sequences in Ex. 5a-c.
5.4 What is the meaning of a phrasing bow, as in 5d?
5.5 In Motif Notation, unless indicated otherwise, phrasing is left open to interpretation. Further notation is needed to specify the phrasing.
5.6 How is phrasing indicated in music? How does that relate to the indication of phrasing in LN and M/N?
5.4 What is the meaning of a phrasing bow, as in 5d?
5.5 In Motif Notation, unless indicated otherwise, phrasing is left open to interpretation. Further notation is needed to specify the phrasing.
5.6 How is phrasing indicated in music? How does that relate to the indication of phrasing in LN and M/N?
VIDEO 6 - Phrasing of Direction Signs (continued)
Summary of Issues Discussed:
6.1 In this Video the group continued its discussion of how phrasing is indicated in music and LN.
VIDEO 7 - Lynne's Addenda to the Design Drawing Discussion
Summary of Issues Discussed:
7.1 On August 5, 2013 Lynne presented her design drawing paper (Videos 3 and 4 above) at the Toronto ICKL Conference.
7.2 Her presentation included new ideas on the topic, which she discusses in Video 7. Examples discussed in the video are shown below.
7.3 In February 2014 Lynne wrote a paper which includes the new ideas. Go here to see the paper.
7.2 Her presentation included new ideas on the topic, which she discusses in Video 7. Examples discussed in the video are shown below.
7.3 In February 2014 Lynne wrote a paper which includes the new ideas. Go here to see the paper.
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