Ballroom Dancing

by Alex Moore

This early work on dancing is a fascinating read for any dance enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with 72 diagrams and photographs to complement comprehensive step-by-step guides to a variety of dance steps. Contents The Quickstep, The Waltz, The Foxtrot, The Tango, Popular Dances, Old Time Dances, Ballroom Novelty Dances and Games, and The Practical Side of Teaching. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

357 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1983

Reviews

[Autumn Kearney · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ballroom Dancing was a book that was a total bore right from the start. This book was lacking in excitement, the tension of the competition, the colorful beautiful clothes, and the sensual music. The author had no idea what he was doing when he agreed to write this book.

[Ada]

Need reference pics so I’m reading this. Definitely worked.

[Roger Md · Rating 3 out of 5]

In typical hoity-toity British detail, the technique of formal, competitive ballroom dance technique is detailed in the most precise, details, and complicated fashion to boggle the mind! It is the "Bible" of the English competitive technique.
Just a correction here, though, because I didn't "just start reading" this book. We became interested in Ballroom Dancing in 1988 and the techniques described in this book are those in which we have endeavored to emulate ever since!
This is not a book "you read" and then put away. The techniques of Ballroom Dancing are those practiced by amateur and professional alike and that learning process is never-ending!