The Origin and Development of Eurythmy 1923–1925

GA 277d — 2 November 1924, Berlin

Eurythmy Performance

From a letter from Marie Steiner to Rudolf Steiner, Berlin, November 3, 1924

Dear E., it's terrible: I wanted to write you a long, detailed letter and not just ask for forms, so I didn't send this and the texts already in the envelope. Every time I sat down to write, I was called away and got so caught up in the whirlwind that I couldn't control myself anymore. I couldn't attend the lectures. But I did a great deal of human-all-too-human and social-all-too-social things. So I must express my gratitude and happiness that yesterday's performance was a success. It was received with enthusiasm. I firmly believe that your thoughts helped us. It was a risky undertaking. I also wanted to collect reviews for you, but I couldn't manage it. Tomorrow morning we continue our journey and today there is still so much to do. So I must close so that this letter can be sent. I couldn't write another one. I will think of you all the more intensely and lovingly. It gave me courage when I received another letter from you yesterday before the performance, and I want to trust that you are feeling better. We have performances in Stuttgart on November 9 and 11.

Telegram from Rudolf Steiner to Marie Steiner, Dornach, November 5, 1924

Good thoughts for further activities here, satisfactory under the circumstances. Sincerely, Rudolf Steiner