ABSTRACT
MOTIF DESCRIPTION Motif Notation provides a general statement concerning the theme or most salient feature of a movement. It also pinpoints the motivation of a movement, its idea, aim, or intention. The Motif Description may be kept simple or may be made increasingly detailed until eventually it becomes a fully structured description. The progression from simple to detailed is extremely valuable in teaching. It also has a place in recording choreography when only the gist of the movement needs stating. In this book basic actions represented in Motif Notation are introduced with an indication of how they may become more specific. Specialized books on Motif Notation are available.
