Introduction to dance

The first part is dance theory.

The first chapter is the essence of action.

Labor, games and art

Motor sensation

"internal imitation"

Reaction to dance

Chapter II Form and Creation

Particularity of materials

Audience's request

Musical form

Drama and dance

Chapter III Stylistic Basis

Various historical periods

The influence of race

Classicism and romanticism

modernism

The second part of the dance in action

Chapter 1 Why do we dance and how do we dance?

Sacrifice and games

The influence of the audience

Exchange; connect

Chapter II Entertainment Dance

Renaissance and its subsequent period

funny

folk dance

Leisure activities

Chapter III Wonderful Dance-Ballet

Ballet and opera

Noverre

Romantic times

Fujin

Nijinsky and Dia Gilev era

Contemporary field

Aesthetic ideal of ballet

Technical theory

Chapter IV Expressionist Dance

Isadora Duncan

Mary Weigmann

Trends in America

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Chapter V Intermediate Zone

Chapter VI Dance Education

Chapter VII Various Contemporary Trends

Appendix to john martin's Dance Theory

Translator's postscript

Postscript of the new graphic translator