Jaques-Dalcroze

American  

[zhahk-dal-krohz] / ˈʒɑk dalˈkroʊz /

noun

1. Émile 1865–1950, Swiss composer and teacher: created eurythmics.

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Jaques-Dalcroze British  

/ ʒakdalkroz /

noun

1. Émile (emil). 1865–1950, Swiss composer and teacher: invented eurythmics

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Example Sentences

He writes that “nothing came of” a Ballets Russes visit to the educator Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, but in fact Marie Rambert then left Dalcroze to become Nijinsky’s assistant in teaching the “Rite” to the dancers.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2013

This co-ordination of movement and music is the essence of the Jaques-Dalcroze method, and differentiates it from all other methods of similar aim.

From The Eurhythmics of Jaques-Dalcroze by Jaques-Dalcroze, Emile

For these lessons the pupils are divided into small groups of not more than six in each, and twice a week these groups are taken altogether by Monsieur Jaques-Dalcroze.

From The Eurhythmics of Jaques-Dalcroze by Jaques-Dalcroze, Emile

Each lesson is varied to a remarkable degree; in fact, Monsieur Jaques-Dalcroze seldom repeats himself.

From The Eurhythmics of Jaques-Dalcroze by Jaques-Dalcroze, Emile

The Jaques-Dalcroze method proceeds in exactly the same manner as regards the elements of music.

From The Eurhythmics of Jaques-Dalcroze by Jaques-Dalcroze, Emile