Dance Quote by Ronald Frame
““Dancing takes a certain lightness, a spring in the step, an elasticity in the calves; a kind of joie de vivre , or alternatively a leavening element of self-proclaiming stupidity in one’s make-up.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Unknown title, possibly a novel or essay collection
The quote describes dancing as both graceful and playful, yet also as a potential source of foolish self‑expression, highlighting its dual nature.
In simple terms: Dancing can be elegant or silly, depending on attitude.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both lightness and self‑awareness in movement.
Themes
art
expression
joy
humor
self‑awareness
Mood
playful
reflective
analytical
Type
aesthetic
cultural
When to use this quote
- dance class
- social gatherings
- theatrical rehearsals
Key Concepts
performance
embodiment
cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor affect the perception of artistic performance?
- When does playfulness become self‑deprecation?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on humor may undermine artistic seriousness.
![“For all of [Fanny] Ardant’s ability to depict a range of emotion, I most associate her with joy. Not necessarily the depiction of joy, but rather a joy of acting, a joy of being, a joie de vivre . Ardant, in her mature performances, conveys the sense of someone bringing to scenes her full being…” quote by Mick LaSalle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ca2/mick-lasalle-23709_joie-de-vivre_for-all-of-fanny-ardant-s-ability-to-dep_65181.jpg)
