"The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word"
- Mata Hari
About this Quote
This quote by Mata Hari speaks to the charm and power of dance. It recommends that each movement of a dance resembles a word in a poem, communicating a message and emotion. Dance is a kind of expression that can be used to inform stories, reveal feelings, and communicate concepts. It is a powerful tool for communication, and each motion is like a word that adds to the general message. Dance can be utilized to reveal happiness, grief, love, anger, and lots of other emotions. It can likewise be utilized to tell stories, share experiences, and develop a sense of community. Dance is an effective type of interaction that can be used to reveal a wide range of emotions and ideas. It is a gorgeous method to interact and share stories, and each movement is like a word in a poem.
This quote is written / told by Mata Hari between August 7, 1876 and October 15, 1917. He/she was a famous Dancer from Netherland.
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