Delsarte
English
Proper noun
Delsarte
- A system of calisthenics based on the theories of François Delsarte (1811-1871), French teacher of dramatic and musical expression.
- 2005, Gay Morris, Moving Words: Re-Writing Dance, page 213:
- Delsarte was the best way to accomplish health, Bishop felt, not just because it was beautiful, but because "grace is economy of force; awkwardness is physical extravagance" […]