[Verse 1]
When dancers move they need to breathe
Inhale and exhale naturally
Labanotation shows us how
To mark each breath from then till now
A curved line up means taking in
A curved line down, let breath begin
To flow back out into the air
These symbols show us when and where
[Chorus]
Breathe in, breathe out, mark it down
Voice and sound, all around
Curved lines up and curved lines low
Tell the dancer how to flow
Speak and sing, make it clear
Every sound the audience should hear
Breath and voice in notation
Complete communication
[Verse 2]
Sometimes we speak while we dance
Words that give the soul a chance
A box with letters shows the way
Exactly what the dancer should say
And when we sing a melody sweet
The music note makes it complete
Combined with movement, what a sight
Voice and body unite
[Chorus]
Breathe in, breathe out, mark it down
Voice and sound, all around
Curved lines up and curved lines low
Tell the dancer how to flow
Speak and sing, make it clear
Every sound the audience should hear
Breath and voice in notation
Complete communication
[Bridge]
Acoustic signals fill the space
Claps and stamps help keep the pace
Special symbols show each sound
That echoes all around
From whisper soft to shout so loud
Performance clear for any crowd
[Verse 3]
Standing tall then kneeling down
Sitting cross-legged on the ground
Lying flat then rolling free
Back to standing, can't you see
Each position needs its breath
Marked precisely, nothing left
To chance or guessing what to do
The notation guides you through
[Chorus]
Breathe in, breathe out, mark it down
Voice and sound, all around
Curved lines up and curved lines low
Tell the dancer how to flow
Speak and sing, make it clear
Every sound the audience should hear
Breath and voice in notation
Complete communication
[Outro]
Every breath and every word
Through notation can be heard
Labanotation shows the way
For breath and voice in dance today