Margaret Morris method
The Margaret Morris Method (MMM) is a training method for dance physical formation that was developed in the 1920s by the English dancer and physiotherapist Margaret Morris . The abbreviation "MMM" stands for the name of the international association that promotes the spread of this training method under the name Margaret Morris Movement .
To the method
MMM is structured in eleven levels ("colors"), with each level containing a series of defined movement sequences for:
- Agility and coordination
- Balances
- Opposition movements
- Breathing exercises
- free movement
Training according to the MMM dance method has positive physical effects on the back, joints, posture, muscles and flexibility; By learning the movement sequences specified in the method, the dancers should develop a good body awareness and thus bring their own body into an appropriate posture. The natural grace of your own body is strengthened and developed. The movement sequences of the first stages are suitable for everyone and can be flexibly adapted to individual requirements or age groups (which, in contrast to other performance-oriented dance methods, have no limits). Success consists in recognizing and developing one's own diverse possibilities of physical movement capacities.
The pillars of the Margaret Morris Method are:
- Breathing as an integral part of the movement, based on the perfect breathing of Hatha Yoga
- to train the mobility of the spine
- the intensification of the body's natural counter-movements
Depending on the group of participants, different accents are set in the class, creativity and improvisation are given greater importance. MMM is also very suitable as professional dance training, as a supplementary training for singers and actors as well as basic training for many sports. In addition to the eleven-step method, Margaret Morris also developed dance technique exercises and other series of movements for children and people with restricted mobility.
Organizations and associations
MMM Germany eV
Since 1982, the Margaret Morris method developed mainly in the field of leisure activities in dance and movement. MMM organizations exist in the UK , Canada , Australia , France , Switzerland , Germany and Japan . MMM lessons are also offered in other countries.
The MMM dance method first came to Germany in the 1970s. In the 1980s, the MMM Deutschland eV association was founded and recognized as a non-profit organization. MMM Germany offers MMM training from trained MMM teachers in various cities, organizes advanced training courses in the Margaret Morris method and workshops with international guest teachers in the field of modern dance . The spatial focus is in Frankfurt am Main and the Rhine-Main area.
International Association of MMM
MMM Germany is a member of the International Association of MMM, which is based in Great Britain. Membership is open to all participants and friends of MMM. The association organizes courses, seminars, conferences, demonstrations and other events for its members, not least also the annual international summer school of MMM , which takes place annually in the first two weeks of August and offers all color levels of MMM and the color levels for children and young people. At the same time, the theory and practice of teacher training is taught there for all different levels. Exams are held in the summer school for all color levels and teacher levels at MMM. The association conducts training courses and exams for MMM teachers and maintains a global directory of all certified MMM teachers.