The Choreographic Institute Laban (1926–1929) and Laban's Presentation at the First Dancers' Congress, Magdeburg (1927)

The period from 1926 until 1929 was among the most prolific phases of Laban’s creative life. In 1926, he published three significant books: Choreography: Volume One, Gymnastics and Dance, which has an enclosure entitled ‘Practical exercises’ with outlines of his movement classification including references to punch/hit, press/pull as some of basic types of expression, and Gymnastics and Dance for Children.