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The Art of Stage Dancing · Ned Wayburn — chapter 3 of 76 · ~135 words · public domain

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"Who's Who" in the Show 203

Professional Coaching and Producing for Amateur Entertainments 216

Private Instruction 239

Experience 241

Inspiration 246

Atmosphere 251

Dancing Children 254

Dancing Hands 259

Dancing Feet 262

Dancing Shoes 265

The Quest of Beauty 270

Who's Afraid! (Stage Fright) 273

The Dance and the Drama 278

Personality in the Dance 280

Dancing and Ease of Manner 284

Dancing and Civilization 286

Dancing and Cheerfulness 290

Dancing and Country Life 293

Dancing as a Social Accomplishment 297

Universal Appreciation of the Dance 299

The Melting Pot of the Dance 301

Your Opportunities 303

Stage-craft 307

Making a Name 317

Forms of Stage Contracts 327

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All portraits are of artists whose careers have been directed by Ned Wayburn.

All stage scenes are of productions staged by Ned Wayburn.

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