Orchesography, or, the Art of Dancing by Raoul-Auger Feuillet
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| 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 PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Dance -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9454 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-09454-0 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Apr 11, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1131 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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