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100 1 _aFlitch, J. E. Crawford
_q(John Ernest Crawford),
_d1881-1946
245 1 0 _aModern dancing and dancers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-10-02
505 0 _aThe ancient and modern attitude towards the dance -- The rise of the ballet -- The heyday of the ballet -- The decline of the ballet -- The Skirt Dance -- The Serpentine Dance -- The high kickers -- The revival of classical dancing -- The imperial Russian ballet -- The repertory of the Russian ballet -- The Russian dancers -- The English ballet -- Oriental and Spanish dancing -- The revival of the Morris Dance -- The future of the dance.
508 _aTurgut Dincer, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Updated: 2023-02-01.
520 _a"Modern Dancing and Dancers" by J. E. Crawford Flitch is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution and significance of dance as an artistic expression, particularly focusing on the ballet and its renowned dancers throughout history. It assesses the shifts in societal attitudes towards dance and its role in cultural practices, shedding light on both celebrated and lesser-known figures in the dance world. At the start of the book, the author reflects on the historical perception of dance, emphasizing its cultural importance and how it has been viewed both as a serious art form and a frivolous pastime. The introduction outlines the contemporary renaissance in dance, hinting at various notable dancers who emerged during the early 20th century. The opening also notes the complexities of critiquing dance as an art form, touching on themes such as emotional expression and the relationship between the dancer and their craft, suggesting that the book will delve into the deeper meanings and nuances of dance in modern society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDance
653 _aBallet
653 _aDancers
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66449
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