라반의 BESS 움직임 이론과 상호 친화성 및 적용성 연구

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine Laban's BESS(Body, Effort, Shape, Space) Movement theory, its affinities, and its applications. The study resulted in the following: Body theory deals with how human movement is executed, whether or not the executed movement enhances physical function and is an effective expression. Effort theory explains the basic elements of movement expression, how the elements are combined and expressed, and which effort is most fit for each situation. Through this, Effort can be applied effectively and therefore enable free communication. Shape theory enables us to grasp the form of movement that appears in space and understand the meaning of the form. Space Theory helps determine whether or not there is movement going through four dimensional space through CTP(Central, Transversal, Peripheral) movement. In other words, through the sense of line infinitely stretching out into space, it aids our apprehension of a human's inner attitude and the psychological aspect being expressed. Furthermore, BESS elements bear reciprocal relationships with each other and possess similar characteristics in space. Accordingly, by applying the various concepts and framework for analysis provided by BESS Movement Theory to actual movement execution, body alignment, improvement in expression, development of movement quality and creativity, and various cultural studies are possible. In conclusion, BESS Movement theory can help us improve physical function and expression so that human movement may be executed more effectively, and can be utilized as the ground material for training in natural communication. For these reasons, it is an important issue to have further interest in this field and conduct more systematic studies based on this theory.