Modern dancing and dancers

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Flitch, J. E. Crawford (John Ernest Crawford), 1881-1946

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

Contents:

The 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.

Credits:

Turgut 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.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-10-02