Publisher: Printed for the author and sold by R. Dodsley Publication date: 1772 Description: Originally published in 1762 and reissued in 1765, this work borrows heavily from previously published materials, including the works of Locke, Goldini, and especially John Weaver's 1712 An Essay towards a history of dancing. Gallini (1728-1805) presents a history of dance, arguments for learning the art of dance, and a discourse on the minuet. Especialy interesting are Gallini's comments on European and non-European dance and discussion includes practices in Britain, Spain, Naples, the peasants of Tirol, Russia, Turkey, China, Africa, and the Americas. Subjects: Dance Pantomime Performing Arts / General Performing Arts / Dance / General Performing Arts / Dance / Classical Performing Arts / Film