La Meri

The first expression of religion was the dance, and the first motive of the dance was religion.

— La Meri

Technique-bodily control-must be mastered only because the body must not stand in the way of the soul's expression.

— La Meri

Dance is the product of the necessity for pure emotional expression.

— La Meri

The only reason for mastering technique is to make sure the body does not prevent the soul from expressing itself.

— La Meri

We have come to consider the word technique applicable only to movements that are so showy as to approach acrobatics...

— La Meri