The Art of Stage Dancing


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Ned Wayburn, a popular and outstanding choreographer of the early 1900's, writes about the different styles and requirements of dancing and his way of teaching it.

Chapters

Greetings and An Apology 4:09 Read by Jill Janovetz
Chapter 1: A Bit of Ancient History 6:36 Read by Viglione
Chapter 2: Modern Stage Dancing 7:06 Read by Jill Janovetz
Chapter 3: Ned Wayburn—An Inspiration 27:56 Read by Ramon Escamilla
Chapter 4: The Ned Wayburn Method of Training 20:15 Read by Jewel Raquel
Chapter 5: Ned Wayburn Stage Dances 9:38 Read by MaryAnn
Chapter 6: Ned Wayburn's Foundation Technique 13:44 Read by MaryAnn
Chapter 7: Mr. Wayburn Addresses the Beginners' Class in Foundation Technique 15:38 Read by Ramon Escamilla
Chapter 8: Ned Wayburn's Musical Comedy Dancing 20:51 Read by Cynthia Moyer
Chapter 9: Mr. Wayburn Addresses a Class in Musical Comedy Dancing 11:51 Read by Ramon Escamilla
Chapter 10: Ned Wayburn's Tap and Step Dancing (Clogging) 15:34 Read by Cynthia Moyer
Chapter 11: Mr. Wayburn Addresses a Class in Tap and Step Dancing 9:36 Read by Ramon Escamilla
Chapter 12: Ned Wayburn's Acrobatic Dancing 9:47 Read by Ramon Escamilla
Chapter 13: Mr. Wayburn Addresses a Class in Acrobatic Dancing 11:37 Read by Ramon Escamilla
Chapter 14: Ned Wayburn's Modern Americanized Ballet Technique 13:42 Read by Jewel Raquel
Chapter 15: Terms Used in Ned Wayburn's Modern Americanized Ballet Technique 6:01 Read by Jewel Raquel
Chapter 16: Mr. Wayburn Addresses the Beginners' Class in Ballet Technique 8:13 Read by Jewel Raquel
Chapter 17: Ned Wayburn's Toe Dancing 6:21 Read by Pamela Krantz
Chapter 18: Ned Wayburn's Specialty Dancing 4:09 Read by Pamela Krantz
Chapter 19: Ned Wayburn's Exhibition Dancing 4:15 Read by Pamela Krantz
Chapter 20: Ned Wayburn's Professional Stage Makeup 37:57 Read by ashleighjane
Chapter 21: Stage Costumes 7:29 Read by rookieblue
Chapter 22: Dancing Tempos 6:47 Read by Marmalade Hanna
Chapter 23: Diet and Dancing 33:30 Read by Suebee
Chapter 24: Dancing and Good Health 4:38 Read by Jewel Raquel
Chapter 25: Showmanship 9:13 Read by PDyer
Chapter 26: "Who's Who" in the Show 33:16 Read by Cynthia Moyer
Chapter 27: Professional Coaching and Producing for Amateur Entertainments 47:01 Read by Ramon Escamilla
Chapter 28: Private Instruction 3:57 Read by Pamela Krantz
Chapter 29: Experience 8:10 Read by Kristin G.
Chapter 30: Inspiration 9:42 Read by PDyer
Chapter 31: Atmosphere 6:46 Read by Marmalade Hanna
Chapter 32: Dancing Children 8:39 Read by rookieblue
Chapter 33: Dancing Hands 6:11 Read by Pamela Krantz
Chapter 34: Dancing Feet 5:05 Read by Pamela Krantz
Chapter 35: Dancing Shoes 11:02 Read by Pamela Krantz
Chapter 36: The Quest of Beauty 5:08 Read by Marmalade Hanna
Chapter 37: Who's Afraid! (Stage Fright) 10:38 Read by Availle
Chapter 38: The Dance and the Drama 3:18 Read by Pamela Krantz
Chapter 39: Personality in the Dance 6:17 Read by Peter Makus
Chapter 40: Dancing and Ease of Manner 3:22 Read by Kristin G.
Chapter 41: Dancing and Civilization 7:37 Read by Kristin G.
Chapter 42: Dancing and Cheerfulness 5:08 Read by Kristin G.
Chapter 43: Dancing and Country Life 7:35 Read by Kristin G.
Chapter 44: Dancing as a Social Accomplishment 3:31 Read by Pamela Krantz
Chapter 45: Universal Appreciation of the Dance 3:08 Read by Kristin G.
Chapter 46: The Melting Pot of the Dance 3:56 Read by Kristin G.
Chapter 47: Your Opportunities 5:49 Read by Kristin G.
Chapter 48: Stage-craft 17:35 Read by Anna Simon
Chapter 49: Making a Name 18:01 Read by Ramon Escamilla
Chapter 50: Forms of Stage Contracts 36:00 Read by Anna Simon
Chapter 50: Forms of Stage Contracts Part 2 57:09 Read by Ramon Escamilla
Chapter 50: Forms of Stage Contracts Part 3 53:57 Read by Ramon Escamilla
Chapter 50: Forms of Stage Contracts Part 4 43:14 Read by Ramon Escamilla
Daily schedule for adult girls 5:16 Read by Kristin G.