[Verse 1]
In the world of dance notation, where movements take their place
Laban found five ways to jump through time and space
From the ground we start our journey, feet together side by side
Learning how our takeoffs land us, let the symbols be our guide
[Chorus]
Two to two, we jump and land
Two to one, split where we stand
One to two, we come together
One to same, light as a feather
One to other, leap and fly
Five jump types that reach the sky
[Verse 2]
Sauté starts with both feet planted, ends the very same way too
Two feet up and two feet landing, that's the jump we always knew
Sissonne takes us from together, splits apart to just one side
Two feet launch but one receives us, like a graceful ballet glide
[Chorus]
Two to two, we jump and land
Two to one, split where we stand
One to two, we come together
One to same, light as a feather
One to other, leap and fly
Five jump types that reach the sky
[Verse 3]
Assemblé brings feet together, starting single, ending pair
One foot pushes off the ground while two feet land with room to spare
Hop is simple, hop is clever, same foot takes you up and down
One foot leaves and one foot catches, bouncing lightly off the ground
[Bridge]
Jeté leaps from foot to foot
Like a leap across a brook
Support columns show the pattern
Gaps and symbols, take a look
[Verse 4]
When you see the notation symbols, read the columns left and right
Gaps will show you feet in air, marks will show you where they light
Five fundamental jump types, each one has its special call
Master these and you'll be dancing, Labanotation knows them all
[Chorus]
Two to two, we jump and land
Two to one, split where we stand
One to two, we come together
One to same, light as a feather
One to other, leap and fly
Five jump types that reach the sky
[Outro]
Sauté, sissonne, assemblé
Hop and jeté light the way
Five jump types in perfect notation
Dance becomes communication