The Healthful Art Of Dancing (1911)

By Luther Halsey Gulick and Luther Halsey Gulick Jr.

Book Overview

""The Healthful Art of Dancing"" is a comprehensive guide to the benefits and techniques of dancing, written by Luther Halsey Gulick and originally published in 1911. The book covers a wide range of topics related to dance, including the physical and mental benefits of dancing, the history and evolution of different dance styles, and practical advice on technique and performance. Gulick emphasizes the importance of dance as a form of exercise and physical therapy, highlighting its ability to improve posture, coordination, and cardiovascular health. He also explores the psychological benefits of dance, such as its ability to reduce stress and promote emotional well-being. Additionally, the book includes detailed instructions and illustrations for various dance steps and styles, including folk dances, ballroom dances, and social dances.Overall, ""The Healthful Art of Dancing"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art and science of dance, whether as a hobby, a profession, or a means of improving physical and mental health.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104493136
• ISBN13: 9781104493134
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"