Dance

Dance

A precursor, if not the earliest form of theatre. Dance in primitive theatre has evolved into the choreography of Broadway musicals, ballet, and interpretative theatre.

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dance

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Performing arts; Theatre

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Performing arts; Theatre

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Performing arts; Theatre

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Performing arts; Theatre

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