Unlocking
Our Collective
Movement Potential

Welcome to the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies ·

where movement experience and understanding challenge conventional thinking!

A Dynamic Virtual Meeting Space for anyone interested in LBMS!

Open to ALL

Our new FREE Associate Membership gives you access to all community open spaces.

Welcome to LIMS

Your Portal to the World of Movement Studies

Since 1978, LIMS has been at the forefront of our understanding of human movement. Training experts in movement analysis and awarding the CMA; building research partnerships, systems, and platforms which support advances in the field of Laban Bartenieff Movement Studies (LBMS); and creating opportunities for LBMS and LBMS-based artists to continue to positively shape and transform culture and the arts.

Join us as we enter a new phase in our history to become a dynamic and innovative, tech savvy, 21st century education, research, and arts & culture institution, with an active role in shaping, supporting, and advancing the field. One which embraces and nurtures collaborative community, while acknowledging and celebrating our differences. A place, as Irmgard envisioned, “where the related disciplines which deal with human expression and physical function can enrich their knowledge…a center for comparison, analysis and cross-fertilization of ideas from the whole field of movement study”.

Curtis W. Stedge MFA, CMA

Executive Director

The Laban / Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies

“We need a place where the related disciplines which deal with human expression and physical function can enrich their knowledge.  I believe that this Institute will be such a place — a center for cross-fertilization of ideas from the whole field of movement study.”

Irmgard Bartenieff, LIMS’ Founder — May 15, 1981

ABOUT LIMS

The Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies

LIMS is a non-profit educational, research, and arts & cultural organization, centered in New York City, with a global network of movement professionals.

Programs

Our Programs

LIMS advances the field of Laban Bartenieff Movement Studies through programming in three areas of focus: Education, Research, and Arts & Culture. For more information about our programs in each of these areas, click on the respective “Learn More” link below.

Education

We are an institute of higher learning which offers a number of programs for various levels of experience and interest. From our flagship Certification in Laban Bartenieff Movement Studies, to Intro Courses, and Continuing Education Workshops we have something for everyone.

Research

Our research arm works to expand the reach of LBMS through research-based initiatives such as the Journal of LBMS, Conferences, Symposia, and research partnerships.




Arts & Culture

Our Arts & Culture arm highlights and grows the influence of LBMS in the arts & cultural arena. Current programs include Global Water Dances.