Revista Brasileira de Estudos da Presença (Nov 2012)
The Contributions of François Delsarte’s Pedagogy Modern Dance Training
Abstract
This paper presents some of the contributions of Delsarte’s pedagogy to modern dance. Delsatism started a revolution in movement and gestures in the performing arts, which has significantly contributed to the emancipation of dance in America and Europe. Although he did not create a system specifically for dance, it was disseminated by his students, influencing a whole generation of modern dancers. This article reflects on the influence of François Delsarte’s pedagogy on dance, and aims at contributing to a new and refreshing ideas in the field of (modern) dance. The methodological approach used in this discussion is based on content analysis.