[Verse 1]
In Labanotation we start to learn
Eight directions help your body turn
Shapes will tell you where to go
Levels too, we'll take it slow
Forward moves with rectangles straight
Backward points the other way
Right triangles point to the right
Left triangles point left so bright
[Chorus]
Eight directions, shapes so clear
Forward, backward, far and near
Right and left triangles too
Diagonals will guide you through
Rectangle forward, pointing down for back
Triangles left and right stay on track
Eight directions, learn them well
Labanotation stories they will tell
[Verse 2]
Diagonal moves need special care
Four directions dancing in the air
Right-forward leans the proper way
Left-forward for your ballet
Right-backward diagonal too
Left-backward completes the view
Eight directions, shapes define
Movement flowing, so divine
[Chorus]
Eight directions, shapes so clear
Forward, backward, far and near
Right and left triangles too
Diagonals will guide you through
Rectangle forward, pointing down for back
Triangles left and right stay on track
Eight directions, learn them well
Labanotation stories they will tell
[Bridge]
Shape tells direction, that's the key
Shading shows the level, can't you see
Geometric symbols guide your way
Practice these directions every day
[Chorus]
Eight directions, shapes so clear
Forward, backward, far and near
Right and left triangles too
Diagonals will guide you through
Rectangle forward, pointing down for back
Triangles left and right stay on track
Eight directions, learn them well
Labanotation stories they will tell
[Outro]
Eight directions now you know
Let your movement knowledge grow