Bartenieff Fundamentals^sm are the set of concepts, principles and exercises developed by Irmgard Bartenieff in applying Rudolf Laban’s movement theory to the physical/kinesiological functioning of the human body. Some the concepts studied are: Dynamic Alignment, Breath Support, Core Support, Rotary Factor, Initiation and Sequencing, Spatial Intent, Center of Weight/Weight Transference, Effort Intent, and Developmental Patterning and its Support for Level Change.