Even before the invention of written languages, dance has been a way for humans to express emotions and stories. Dance is the art of movement of the body and the type of dance can differ between cultures and time periods. Dance can be seen around the world and is often a common topic expressed in art.
Ballet at the Paris Opéra, Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917), 1877, From the collection of: The Art Institute of Chicago
Swaying Dancer (Dancer in Green), Edgar Degas, 1877 - 1879, From the collection of: Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Midsummer Dance, Anders Zorn, 1897, From the collection of: Nationalmuseum Sweden
Flamenco songs and dances, JULIO ROMERO DE TORRES, 1917, From the collection of: Museo Julio Romero de Torres
Gypsy Dance in the Gardens of the Alcázar outside the Pavilion of Charles V, Alfred Dehodencq, 1851, From the collection of: Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
Almée, an Egyptian Dancer, Gunnar Berndtson, 1883, From the collection of: Ateneum Art Museum
Jo-no-mai, Japanese dance, YAMAKAWA, Shuho, 1932, From the collection of: The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
Two-Sword Dance, Shin Yun-bok, 1758/1858, From the collection of: Korea Data Agency
Dancers, Tilly Kettle, 18th Century, From the collection of: National Gallery of Modern Art
Hindu dancer, Claire J. R. Collinet, From the collection of: Museo Art Nouveau y Art Déco - Casa Lis
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