Delsarte method
noun
a theory or system devised by François Delsarte for improving musical and dramatic expression through the mastery of various bodily attitudes and gestures.
Also called
Delsarte system.
British Dictionary definitions for delsarte system
Delsarte system
/ (ˈdɛlsɑːt) /
noun
a method of teaching drama and dancing based on the exercises of Alexandre Delsarte (1811–71), famous teacher at the Paris Conservatoire