https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147108 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:31:42 GMT 2026-07-03T02:31:42Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147075 Title: From Laban to Forsythe : rethinking dance for Parkinson’s in the digital era Abstract: From Laban to Forsythe: Rethinking Dance for Parkinson’s in the Digital Era explores the intersection of choreography, digital technology, and therapy for Parkinson’s disease. The research focuses on how William Forsythe’s choreographic methods and Rudolf Laban’s Movement Analysis (LMA) can inform the conceptualization of a digital tool for dance therapists to aid with patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Through a mixed-methods research, this study brings together theoretical frameworks, practical experience, and personal observation, including a background in music, to analyse how choreographic thinking can evolve into systems that serve therapeutic needs for Parkinson’s. Initially envisioned as an exploration of Forsythe’s movement philosophy within an educational context, the research shifted direction following direct experience in Parkinson’s dance therapy training. The discovery of parallels between Laban-inspired movement structures and existing therapeutic dance exercises led to the proposition of a more targeted application: conceptualizing a digital tool that weaves together LMA and Forsythe’s improvisation strategies to support teachers in creating personalized dance therapy for PD. This shift also reflects my passion for music, an evolving understanding of movement’s therapeutic capacity, shaped by rhythmic flow and spatial awareness. This research invites a reimagining of how choreography, music, and technology might collaborate in the service of therapy and embodied knowledge in the age of algorithm. Description: M.A.(Melit.) Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147075 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z