The origins of dance: the perspective of primate evolution

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To determine the origins of dance it is necessary to go beyond the archaeological record, and turn to evolution, for humans and apes both engage in dancing. Researchers such as Wolfgang Kohler, Curt Sachs and Jane Goodall have noted characteristic dances and dance-like activities among apes. These activities are considered to serve social functions. The desire to dance may be an inherited trait common to all the primates.

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Breaking down barriers in the study of Renaissance and Baroque dance

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The terms 'Renaissance' and 'Baroque' have different meanings in different fields and in different countries. The terms are not used much by art historians and musicologists because of the ambiguity. The categories do not fit Italian-style dance from 1550 through the beginning of the 17th century. Dance in 17th century Italy has been largely ignored by dance historians.

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Touring Russia with Isadora: Maurice Magnus' account

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Isadora Duncan toured Russian in 1907-08, accompanied by Maurice Magnus, an American writer and translator. His account of these performances reflects the current civil unrest, critical success, professional and personal relationships, and fascination with the Russian upper classes.

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