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Animal Quote by Curt Sachs

“The peoples influenced by the animal dance have a variety of movements and dance with enthusiasm; those who do not know the animal dance have few movements and show little zest for dancing.” quote by Curt Sachs — Download Open image

“The peoples influenced by the animal dance have a variety of movements and dance with enthusiasm; those who do not know the animal dance have few movements and show little zest for dancing.”

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The dance is the mother of the arts, The dance breaks down the distinction of body & soul.

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Every dance is and gives ecstasy.

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The English dance unites the guests of an evening by the spell of rhythmical movement into a chance casual community.

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