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The Styles of Eighteenth-Century Ballet (Hardcover)

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An exploration of the various styles of eighteenth-century dance, i.e. ballroom versus ballet, the four traditional styles of theatrical dance, regional preferences for given styles, and the breakdown of this system of styles, together with a consideration of the importance of caprice, dance according to gender, the overall voluptuous nature of stage dancing and finally dance notation and costume.

About the Author


Edmund Fairfax is an independent scholar.

Product Details
ISBN: 9780810846982
ISBN-10: 0810846985
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Publication Date: June 1st, 2003
Pages: 392
Language: English