The Dancing Body in Renaissance Choreography

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Focusing on the theory of kinetic theatricality, this study explores the dancing body within courtly social dance during the Renaissance. It analyzes French and Italian dance treatises, examining how oratorical action and pedagogical discourses of civility influence the understanding of social interaction as portrayed in courtesy books. The work highlights the interconnectedness of dance, social values, and cultural practices in shaping Renaissance choreography.