LABAN FOR ANIMATORS™
Embodied movement knowledge that bridges
animation principles with acting
for the art and craft of bringing characters to life.
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LFA™ Foundations Program coming Fall 2026
"Leslie Bishko is a certifiable expert in Laban Movement. I have co-taught with her in the past, and her knowledge is dazzling. Laban is good stuff. Recommended!"
-Ed Hooks, Acting For Animators
What is Laban for Animators™?
Laban for Animators™ is a movement education program that applies Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) to the art and craft of animation. LMA is the glue that gets you from animation principles to acting. It introduces animators to a rich way of experiencing, observing, understanding, and designing movement that connects body mechanics with intent and expression. Through practical lessons, assignments, coaching, and feedback, the program helps artists integrate movement knowledge into their animation process, creating more authentic character performances.
Who it's for
Laban for Animators™ is for animation artists who want to deepen their understanding of movement and character performance. Whether you're a story artist shaping performance through narrative, an animator crafting expressive movement, a director communicating performance with clarity across the team, or an educator bringing movement knowledge into the classroom, LFA provides practical tools for understanding how movement functions, expresses intent, and supports compelling character acting.
Understand Movement
Go beyond what movement looks like to understand how it works. Learn to observe and analyze movement through the lens of Laban Movement Analysis, building a deeper understanding of the relationship between function, intent, and expression.
Craft Performance
Apply movement knowledge to create believable, authentic character performances. Design movement with greater clarity and purpose, making intentional creative choices that support character, emotion, and story.
Communicate Clearly
Use the language of movement to communicate character performance with greater clarity. Whether working with directors, story artists, animators, or students, LMA helps make creative discussions and feedback more precise, consistent, and actionable.
Are you ready to explore animated movement in a new way?
Discover how Laban for Animators™ can deepen your understanding of movement and enhance the way you create character performances.
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