Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compile a history of dance in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1830 to 1940.
The following subproblems have been investigated:
1. What was the history of dance in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
2. What was the philosophy of dance in the LDS Church?
3. What were the dance forms, music, and attire in dance within the LDS church?
4. What was the contribution of the LDS Church towards the preservation of folk dances in America?
Degree
MA
College and Department
Life Sciences; Exercise Sciences
Rights
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Wesson, Karl E., "Dance in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1830-1940" (1975). Theses and Dissertations. 5205.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/5205
Date Submitted
1975
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etdm752
Keywords
Dance, Religious aspects, Mormon church, Recreation
Language
English
Included in
Cultural History Commons, Dance Commons, Exercise Science Commons, Mormon Studies Commons