Rudolf Laban’s Space Harmony and Sacred Geometry Principles Applied to Ballet Methodology

Authors

Chanel Smith, Brigham Young University
Shani Robison, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Rudolf Laban, ballet, Sacred Geometry

College

Fine Arts and Communications

Department

Dance

Abstract

Sacred Geometry is the study of the symbolic meanings within harmonic shapes found in nature. These shapes can also be called the Platonic Solids which follow the Fibonacci Sequence known as the Golden Ratio (Fig 1). These aspects of Sacred Geometry have been studied for centuries. Civilizations and individuals who have studied these includes the Egyptians, Greeks, Leonardo da Vinci, Fibonacci and even modern day architects. Rudolf Laban also used these shapes to create a series of movement scales in the 1920’s (Fig 2). He called these shapes crystalline forms which he felt not only expanded human movement potential, but also created a certain feeling tone within the mover. With the application of these scales the mover could come in contact with the mysteries of the universe and have the heavens open for even a brief moment.

Recommended Citation

Smith, Chanel and Robison, Shani (2013) "Rudolf Laban’s Space Harmony and Sacred Geometry Principles Applied to Ballet Methodology," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2249.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2249