Grammar of the Art of Dancing - Theoretical and Practical - Lessons in the Arts of Dancing and Dance Writing (Choreography)

This vintage book is a detailed and comprehensive guide dancing and choreography, with drawings, musical examples, choreographic symbols, and special musical scores. A highly influential and important volume in the history of modern dance, Grammar of the Art of Dancing, Theoretical and Practical is highly recommended for anyone with a serious interest in dance and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: Method Grammar Carriage , Positions of the Feet , Movements , Preparatory Exercises , The Beatings , Turning Exercises , Carriage and Movement of the Upper Body and Arms , Compound Movements , Technical Steps and Movements , Periodical Enchainment of Dance Steps and Syllables , The Contra Dance and Quadrille , The Minuet , etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. First published in 1905.