Tributes to Selma Jeanne Cohen

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The contributions of dance historian Selma Jeanne Cohen are presented from the viewpoints of other dance historians and dancers themselves. Her contributions include pioneering the dance history field, originating and editing the 'International Encyclopedia of Dance', and including dance discipline and training subjects in academic research.

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Kapila Vatsyayan honorary papers: introduction

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An overview is presented on critical interpretation of the writings of Kapila Vatsyayan, a scholar of Indian dance. Topics include dance as an act of devotion, the expression of culture through dance, and the influence of Vatsyayan's writings on East Asian scholars.

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Technique and theory in the work of Kapila Vatsyayan

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An analysis is presented on dance interpretation as advanced by Kapila Vatsyayan, a scholar of Indian dance. Topics include the belief that dance transcends the perceived gap between sentiment and intellect, as expressive dance forms are made up of movement logic.

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