Sauvages, sex roles, and semiotics: Representations of Native Americans in the French ballet, 1736-1837, part one: The eighteenth century

Representations of Native Americans appeared in the French ballet as early as the 17th century ballet de cour. A semiotics of sauvagerie was designated in performed conventions, contributing to a process of mythmaking.

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Published inDance chronicle Vol. 23; no. 2; pp. 87 - 132
Main Author Meglin, Joellen A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Taylor & Francis Group 01.01.2000
Marcel Dekker, Inc
Marcel Dekker
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Ballet
Calumets
Ceremonies
Ethnography
Friendship
Gender roles
History
Incan culture
Native American dance
Native Americans
Semiotics
Sex roles
France
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Summary:Representations of Native Americans appeared in the French ballet as early as the 17th century ballet de cour. A semiotics of sauvagerie was designated in performed conventions, contributing to a process of mythmaking.
ISSN:0147-2526
1532-4257
DOI:10.1080/01472520008569379