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Orchesography, Or, the Art of Dancing: The Art of Dancing by Characters and Demonstrative Figures

1706

Raoul-Auger Feuillet

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Orchesography, Or, the Art of Dancing: The Art of Dancing by Characters and Demonstrative Figures

Raoul-Auger Feuillet

1706

Art, French Literature

Translated by John Weaver

Orchesography, or The Art of Dancing, is a comprehensive instructional manual on dance written by Raoul-Auger Feuillet and first published in 1706. This early 18th-century work provides detailed guidance on various dance steps, arm movements, and figures, allowing readers to learn independently. It includes visual aids and tables illustrating dance steps, along with rules for arm motions, making it a significant contribution to the study of dance during this period. The book serves as an exact translation from French and is notable for its systematic approach to dance instruction.

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Raoul-Auger Feuillet
1660?-1710

Pioneering French choreographer who systematized dance notation and elevated ballet as a respected art form.

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