CMA Study Guide 2026
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📋 CMA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CMA Topics to Study (22)
✍️ Sample CMA Questions & Answers
1. 'Core-distal' connectivity in Bartenieff Fundamentals describes:
Core-distal connectivity is the simultaneous, integrated activation linking the body's center (core) with its extremities (distal), like a starfish pattern.
2. Which Shape mode is most self-referential and least related to the external environment?
Shape Flow is the most self-referential mode — the body grows and shrinks in relation to its own center rather than in relationship with the environment.
3. In Space Harmony, what term describes the geometric spatial forms that connect points in the kinesphere?
Crystalline forms are the geometric structures in Space Harmony that connect points within the kinesphere, forming scales and pathways.
4. In Labanotation, the column immediately to the right of the center line typically records movement for:
The column immediately to the right of the center line records the right leg's movement, mirroring the body's layout on the staff.
5. What is a basic tool used for movement observation?
Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) is a widely recognized and comprehensive system specifically designed for observing, describing, and interpreting human movement. It provides a structured framework with categories like Body, Effort, Shape, and Space, enabling analysts to systematically break down and understand the complexities of movement. LMA is a foundational tool for movement analysts across various disciplines.
6. Which type of movement phrasing involves a sharp, sudden beginning that then gradually decays in intensity?
Impulsive phrasing begins with a sudden accent and then gradually decreases in intensity, like a ball thrown and then decelerating.