Eurythmies

/juːˈrɪðmiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of eurythmy; instances of harmonious, rhythmic movement or proportion, especially in dance, music, or artistic expression.

Etymology

From eurythmy, derived from Greek eu- (well) + rhythmos (rhythm). The term gained popularity in the 19th-20th centuries to describe balanced, graceful movement.

Kelly Says

Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian philosopher, founded an entire educational movement based on eurythmies as a way to develop creativity and social skills in children—it's still taught in Waldorf schools worldwide.

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