Benesh, 1977
Conditions Governing Access
The Dance Notation Collection is open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Music Division prior to visiting in order to determine whether the desired materials will be available at that time.
Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of dance scores written in Benesh movement notation, a system of symbols for recording human movement published by Rudolf and Joan Benesh in 1956. The Benesh system uses symbols indicating movements and positions corresponding to the human body across a map of five parallel horizontal lines, similar to the Western music staff, to create a movement score read from left to right.
Dates
- Creation: 1977
Access and Restrictions
The Dance Notation Collection is open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Music Division prior to visiting in order to determine whether the desired materials will be available at that time.
Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by choreographer’s last name and therein by title of the dance work.
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