Rosen Movements and Words
Mikael Kindborg · 2013
A Rosen Method movement class can be viewed as an alive communication situation based on visual and verbal expressions. The movement teacher uses both her body and her voice to communicate with the class. How words are used can have a great impact on how participants understand and perform movements. What we say, how we say it, and when we say it, are some of the dimensions involved in the communication process. The article presents a conceptual framework with examples that aim at increased understanding of how words can be used when teaching a movement class. The concepts discussed can be used to study and analyse movement classes, to better understand the use of words for giving instructions, to improve teaching skills, and to provide feedback during teacher training.