The Evolution of Aesthetic and Expressive Dance in Boston
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Table of Contents

List of Plates

ix

Preface

xv

Acknowledgments

xix

Introduction

1

Chapter 1: The Uncorseted Bostonian: Health, Physical Culture, and Dress Reform for Women in Nineteenth-Century Boston

11

Chapter 2: Physical Culture and Expression Collide: Delsartism in Boston

31

Chapter 3: The Brahmins, the Braggiottis, and Barefoot Dance in Boston

49

Chapter 4: The Braggiotti Denishawn School

69

Chapter 5: New Forms: German Expressionist Dance in Boston

89

Chapter 6: Hans Weiner: Regional Ambassador for Dance

105

Chapter 7: Miriam Winslow: Articulating the Essence of Her Art

121

Chapter 8: Winslow's Choreographic Passions: National and International Touring

145

Chapter 9: A Dialogue on Dance Education: Boston and Beyond

169

Conclusion

189

Endnotes

193

Bibliography

233

Index

257