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... Dance is a powerful impulse , but the art of dance is that impulse channeled by skillful performers into something that becomes intensely expressive and that may delight spectators who feel no wish to dance themselves . These two ...
... Dance is a powerful impulse , but the art of dance is that impulse channeled by skillful performers into something that becomes intensely expressive and that may delight spectators who feel no wish to dance themselves . These two ...
Page 961
Suppl. The dance of death Courtly couples and rustic rounds The rise of the dancing master ( Left ) Court dance in early balletic form as seen in " Catherine de Médicis Receiving the Polish Ambassador , " tapestry designed by François ...
Suppl. The dance of death Courtly couples and rustic rounds The rise of the dancing master ( Left ) Court dance in early balletic form as seen in " Catherine de Médicis Receiving the Polish Ambassador , " tapestry designed by François ...
Page 970
... dancing , an acrobatic style that featured intricate contortions , mime - like walking moves , and rapid spins on the neck and shoulders . Less complicated dance styles also were found , such as slam dancing , in which the dancers ...
... dancing , an acrobatic style that featured intricate contortions , mime - like walking moves , and rapid spins on the neck and shoulders . Less complicated dance styles also were found , such as slam dancing , in which the dancers ...
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