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... position of the left foot , noted L. 1 . Fig . 4. This position of the left is in all respects analogous to the first position of the right . The left foot is advanced , and the body is principally supported on the right . The shadowing ...
... position of the left foot , noted L. 1 . Fig . 4. This position of the left is in all respects analogous to the first position of the right . The left foot is advanced , and the body is principally supported on the right . The shadowing ...
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... position of the right . In private declama- tions or recitations on a platform or rostrum , these figures are not necessary : as a single step in advancing or retiring is sufficient . Changes of position or steps are considered to be ...
... position of the right . In private declama- tions or recitations on a platform or rostrum , these figures are not necessary : as a single step in advancing or retiring is sufficient . Changes of position or steps are considered to be ...
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... position 3. Second position 4. First position 5. Second position ( of the right of the left 6. Position of a fencer 7. Plan of the positions of the feet 8. Hogarth's dancing - master , stiff knees 9. Clown , from Engel , bent knees 10 ...
... position 3. Second position 4. First position 5. Second position ( of the right of the left 6. Position of a fencer 7. Plan of the positions of the feet 8. Hogarth's dancing - master , stiff knees 9. Clown , from Engel , bent knees 10 ...
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Chironomia or a Treatise on Rhetorical Delivery | 1 |
Of the Voice | 27 |
Of the VoiceGeneral Precepts | 67 |
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