The Art of Stage Dancing by Ned Wayburn
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About this eBook
| Author | Wayburn, Ned, 1874-1942 |
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| LoC No. | 25024125 |
| Title |
The Art of Stage Dancing The Story of a Beautiful and Profitable Profession |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Taft, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Art of Stage Dancing" by Ned Wayburn is a manual of stage craft written in the early 20th century. This work explores the art and profession of stage dancing, offering insights from Wayburn's extensive experience in theater, both as a dancer and a director. The book is likely aimed at aspiring dancers and includes a blend of historical context, practical methods, and inspirational anecdotes to engage readers who are passionate about dance and performance. The opening of the book begins with Wayburn addressing the reader with an enthusiastic greeting, emphasizing his intent to share insights into the world of stage dancing. He expresses gratitude towards students, teachers, and the audience alike, highlighting the significance of dance in bringing joy and beauty to life. Wayburn then humbly admits his inexperience as an author but reassures readers of the genuine passion and knowledge he shares about the art form. He outlines the various topics that will be covered, beginning with a historical overview of dance, emphasizing the evolution from primitive movements to modern stage performances, and setting the stage for a deeper exploration of techniques and training methods in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Dance |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27367 |
| Release Date | Nov 30, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 127 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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