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Joining The Takeaway to decipher what Obama’s body language means is Karen Studd, a teacher of movement analysis at the Laban Institute of Movement Studies and an Associate Professor of Dance at George Mason University.
When Obama meets with top leaders and government officials, he often puts an arm around their shoulders. To some, this could be seen as a friendly gesture, but to others it’s a power play. What does a politician’s body language really mean? Joining The Takeaway to decipher this for us is Karen Studd, a teacher of movement analysis at the Laban Institute of Movement Studies, who is an Associate Professor of Dance at George Mason University.