labanotation
/ˌlɑbənoʊˈteɪʃən/
noun
- A system of symbols used to write down and record human movement, especially in dance and choreography.
- Labanotation allows dancers to read a dance score much like musicians read sheet music.
- Students of dance notation learn labanotation to preserve complex routines.
- The choreographer used labanotation to document the ballet steps for future performances.