This volume compiles issues V16, No. 1-10 of the Dance Observer from 1949, offering a snapshot of the dance world during that year. Edited by Gervaise Butler and Joan Brodie, with contributions from notable figures like Joseph Campbell, Louis Horst, Ann Hutchinson, Pauline Koner, and Kitter Doner, this collection presents a diverse range of perspectives on dance. The publication serves as a primary source for understanding the critical discourse, artistic trends, and significant events within the dance community of the mid-20th century.

This compilation of the 1949 Dance Observer issues is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of dance history. It provides direct access to the critical conversations and artistic developments of the era. The inclusion of diverse contributors suggests a broad and informed perspective on the dance world at the time.