The Bartenieff Fundamentals

Bartenieff Fundamentals are a series of movement principles that enhance body awareness, coordination, and expressive capacity. Developed from Laban Movement Analysis, they focus on reconnecting the body, improving alignment, and fostering effortless, flexible movements. These fundamentals include exercises like flexible spine, core support, weight transfer, and flowing movements, which cultivate a deeper understanding of how the body moves and relates to space. They are used in dance, therapy, and movement training to promote physical health, emotional expression, and mindful engagement with movement.