Mastro da Ballo by Ercole Santucci Perugino

"Mastro da Ballo" by Ercole Santucci Perugino is a dance manual written in the early 17th century. This instructional work is divided into three main treaties aimed at teaching various dance styles and techniques to students. The book likely covers a comprehensive array of dance movements and etiquettes, catering to both beginners and intermediate dancers. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of dance, beginning with a series of rules pertaining to fundamental movements such as foot lifts and different types of steps. The author introduces basic principles necessary for mastering dance, emphasizing the importance of technique and form in various styles. It outlines the foundational elements of dancing, preparing the reader for more advanced techniques and the subsequent sections dedicated to specific dances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Santucci Perugino, Ercole
Title Mastro da Ballo
Credits Produced by Greg Lindahl, Barbara Magni and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 37.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Italian
LoC Class GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Subject Dance -- Early works to 1800
Subject Dance -- Italy -- History -- 17th century -- Sources
Category Text
eBook-No. 56352
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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