Labanotation Basics
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Motif Notation Basics
 

Measure 1

 Count 3, the left foot steps next to the right foot; weight is on both feet. The arms stay to the sides but lower to a 45 degree angle.

 On count 2, step to the right side with the right foot. Release the weight from the left foot. The arms open to the side, still parallel with the floor.

 Count 1, on one beat, step forward on the left foot. The knee is straight. At the same time, raise the arms forward, level with the shoulders. The arms finish parallel to the floor.


 = hold. The weight holds on the right foot as you step on the left.
 
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