Georges A. Laban

Georges A. Laban was a pioneer in the field of movement analysis and dance. He developed Laban Movement Analysis (LMA), a systematic way to observe, describe, and understand human movement, which has applications in dance, theater, physical therapy, and sports. His system categorizes movement based on effort, space, shape, and body and provides a vocabulary for describing motion. Laban aimed to help individuals express themselves more fully through movement and to improve understanding of human physicality in performance and rehabilitation. His work remains influential in movement studies, dance education, and bodywork practices.