Immorality of modern dances
By: ed. by Beryl and Associates ...
Publisher: Everitt and Francis Co. [etc.]
Published: 1904
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 114
Subjects: Dance -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.; Dance -- Moral and ethical aspects.; Antidance Literature.
Description: This antidance work is typical of the genre of dance writing that has its roots in published works reaching far back into the Renaissance. Three arguments are raised: (1) although dance is acknowledged to have been practiced during biblical times, it was always performed by and for women solely; (2) dancing is considered bad for the health; and, (3) dance is a waste of time. The editors of this manual single out round dances, specifically waltzes, as immoral. To fortify the argument, the book contains testimonials from Catholic and Protestant church representatives.
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