Dancing Without an Instructor

Wilkinson, ProfessorProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 142K words
Chapters: 15

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Dancing Without an Instructor by Professor WilkinsonAuthor: Wilkinson, Professor,Language: English, Class: GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure, Release Date: Mar 15, 2019

Editor's review

This is an English-language leisure reading book built around dance instruction, released by Project Gutenberg because it has entered the public domain, making it easy to access and undemanding to read. Its value lies not in systematic dance theory but in explaining movement learning and self-practice in a plain, practical way, making it a lightweight reference for dance beginners or self-learners to practice alongside. The content focuses on basic methods and how to organize practice, in plain language; readers can treat it as a self-help study guide that helps them structure practice rhythms and build movement memory when no instructor is available. Because it was written long ago, some terminology and training ideas bear the marks of their era; it is best used for interest reading and supplementary practice rather than followed item by item as an authoritative textbook. It suits intermittent use during amateur dance practice, lesson planning for hobby groups, or English extensive reading, and is also suitable for casual browsing by readers interested in early popular dance books.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Amateur enthusiasts who want to self-learn basic dance movements and need practice ideas
Ordinary members of dance hobby groups who lead practice or prepare lessons
Dance-related learners who want to practice extensive reading with light English books
General readers interested in early leisure instructional books

Not a good fit for

Dance majors seeking systematic dance theory or professional training systems
Teachers seeking modern dance teaching standards and standardized terminology
Complete beginners who need illustrated demonstrations or video movement demonstrations

Reading tips

First read through the table of contents and practice chapters, pick out the parts you can actually practice, then read them closely.
Take simple notes while reading, turning key movement points into your own practice checklist.
Organize a small practice session with companions following the book's ideas, then exchange impressions afterward.
Don't worry about older terminology; focus on understanding the intent of the practice.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for someone with no dance background at all?

It can serve as an introductory reference, but it focuses more on organizing practice ideas and lacks movement demonstration illustrations. Complete beginners should best use it alongside videos or instructor guidance, treating the book's methods as a framework for organizing practice rather than the only source of movements.

Can the content be directly copied for modern teaching?

Direct copying is not recommended. The book was written long ago, and its terminology and training ideas bear the marks of their era; safety standards and training sequences in modern teaching have since developed. You can borrow its approach to organizing practice, but specific movements and intensity need to be adjusted to current standards.

How should I use this book if English reading is difficult?

You can first use a dictionary to read through the chapters related to your own practice, grasping the movement descriptions and practice steps without translating word by word. Treat the book as a combination of English extensive reading material and dance practice: read a section, practice a section, and the burden will be lighter.

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Wilkinson, Professor Author

Publicly available information about Wilkinson, Professor is currently limited, and neither their identity, nationality, nor biographical background has been clearly recorded. According to the library's holdings, this author has only one work, Dancing Without an Instructor. The title itself suggests that the book may deal with dance learning and bodily practice, emphasizing a process of self-exploration, practice, and understanding without the guidance of a teacher, and it carries something of a self-study guide or practical reflection. Because more historical sources and reviews are lacking, it is difficult to judge the book's specific genre, intended readership, or actual impact after publication, and it is also impossible to confirm whether the author has other writings or relevant professional background. For readers interested in independent dance learning or methods of bodily training, this work can serve as an entry point for understanding the author's approach to writing; however, more reliable public information is still needed regarding the author's own experience and intellectual context.