A closely related theory sees theater as evolving out of dances that are primarily pantomimic, rhythmical or gymnastic, or from imitations of animal noises and sounds.

一个紧密相关的理论认为，戏剧从主要为哑剧的、有节奏的或体操的舞蹈中演变而来，或者从模仿动物的噪音和声音演变而来。