02267cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000290012624500830015526400510023830000470028933600260033633700260036233800360038850000310042450801120045552012710056753400450183865300100188385600430189399900170193627367UtSlPG20260610133626.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a25024125  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGV1 aWayburn, Ned,d1874-194214aThe Art of Stage Dancing :bThe Story of a Beautiful and Profitable Profession 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-11-30  aProduced by Roger Taft, Linda Cantoni, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"The Art of Stage Dancing" by Ned Wayburn is a manual of stage craft written in the early 20th century. This work explores the art and profession of stage dancing, offering insights from Wayburn's extensive experience in theater, both as a dancer and a director. The book is likely aimed at aspiring dancers and includes a blend of historical context, practical methods, and inspirational anecdotes to engage readers who are passionate about dance and performance.  The opening of the book begins with Wayburn addressing the reader with an enthusiastic greeting, emphasizing his intent to share insights into the world of stage dancing. He expresses gratitude towards students, teachers, and the audience alike, highlighting the significance of dance in bringing joy and beauty to life. Wayburn then humbly admits his inexperience as an author but reassures readers of the genuine passion and knowledge he shares about the art form. He outlines the various topics that will be covered, beginning with a historical overview of dance, emphasizing the evolution from primitive movements to modern stage performances, and setting the stage for a deeper exploration of techniques and training methods in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDance40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27367  c68276d68276