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dance criticism, the descriptive analysis of a dance performance that is printed, broadcast, or transmitted electronically. Dance is among the most ephemeral of all forms of art, and until the use of photography and the development of useful dance notation in the late 19th century, most of the very few records of dance performance were in books and journalistic reviews. Valuable insights communicated by knowledgeable, objective observers increase the understanding of choreography and technique among those who have not seen a performance, and such insights frequently add layers of meaning for those who were in attendance. In the 21st century, ...(100 of 2589 words)

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