* Criticized the prevailing style of ballet in his time. He found it to be overly formulaic, with emphasis on virtuosic technique over dramatic expression.
* Advocated for a more natural and expressive style of dance. He believed that ballet should tell stories and convey emotions through gesture, movement, and mime.
* Promoted the use of pantomime and dramatic action. He believed that dancers should be able to communicate effectively with the audience through their movements.
* Introduced new ideas about costume and stage design. He felt these elements should contribute to the storytelling of the ballet.
Noverre's writings were highly influential in the development of ballet. His ideas helped to shape the transition from the formal, courtly ballets of the 17th and 18th centuries to the more expressive and dramatic ballets of the 19th century.
While the "Letters on Dancing and Ballets" is his most famous work, he also wrote other treatises and essays on ballet. These include:
* "The Art of Ballet" (1762)
* "The Dance of the Furies" (1765)
These writings are considered essential reading for anyone interested in the history and theory of ballet.