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Jaques-Dalcroze

American  
[zhahk-dal-krohz] / ˈʒɑk dalˈkroʊz /

noun

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


Jaques-Dalcroze British  
/ ʒakdalkroz /

noun

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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