Eurhythmics

/ˌjuːˈrɪðmɪks/ noun

Definition

A system of movement and exercise combining music, dance, and physical education to develop graceful, coordinated motion and rhythmic awareness.

Etymology

From 'eurhythmy' + '-ics' (system/practice suffix), formalized in early 20th-century education by Émile Jaques-Dalcroze as a teaching method.

Kelly Says

Eurhythmics was created by a Swiss musician who believed the best way to understand music was to move your whole body to it—basically, he invented why we can't help dancing!

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