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Book/Printed MaterialThe art of dancing; its theory and practice, This manual is a good example of the emphasis placed on physical fitness during the early twentieth century and, dancing master Clendenen notes, "we have just won the greatest war known in history ... by efficiency, and physical excellence." The manual encourages teachers to instruct children "correct dancing and health movements." Clendenen describes a wide panorama of movement including pantomime and dramatic posture dances,...
- Contributor: Clendenen, F. Leslie (Frank Leslie)
- Date: 1919
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Book/Printed MaterialClendenen's treatise on elementary and classical dancing
Treatise on elementary and classical dancing Dancing master Clendenen's book is meant for teachers of dance and covers the basic building blocks of teaching beginning with the positions of the feet and body. Technical terms (with correct pronunciation), preparatory exercises, bows, and curtseys are included as well as sections on attitudes and poses, and correct and incorrect positions. The manual concludes with instructions on how to teach ten fancy dances...- Contributor: Clendenen, F. Leslie (Frank Leslie)
- Date: 1903
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