Orchesography, or, the Art of Dancing by Raoul-Auger Feuillet

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Author Feuillet, Raoul-Auger, 1660?-1710
Translator Weaver, John, 1673-1760
Title Orchesography, or, the Art of Dancing
The Art of Dancing by Characters and Demonstrative Figures
Credits Produced by Tobin Richard, Debra Storr, Greg Lindahl and
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Summary "Orchesography, or, the Art of Dancing" by Raoul-Auger Feuillet is a comprehensive instructional manual on dance written in the early 18th century. This book provides a meticulous guide to the art of dancing, detailing various dance steps, arm movements, and figures, allowing readers to learn and practice independently. The work is considered a significant contribution to the study of dance during this period. The book serves as an exact translation from French and includes a detailed explanation of the principles of dance. It features complete tables illustrating all steps used in dancing, along with rules governing the motions of the arms. By employing visual aids and descriptive language, Feuillet's work aims to equip readers with the knowledge required to master different types of dances, ultimately empowering them to perform with confidence and skill. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Subject Dance -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
EBook-No. 9454
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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