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Beginning Ballroom: Why's, Do's, Don'ts, and Shoes, 2nd Edition
Beginning Why's, Do's, Don'ts, and Shoes is categorized under Performing Arts / Dance / Reference, and is a five-part book that deals with matters concerning current ballroom dance students of all levels. Part I of Beginning Ballroom deals with ballroom etiquette, Part II explores the feel of the ballroom dances and the differences among them, Part III delves into how to get the most out of one's ballroom dance lessons, Part IV is an easy to reference "appendicized info" section, and Part V is a frequently asked questions section. Beginning Ballroom also includes multiple review sections and an answer section, which may be employed either by eager and enterprising dance students as self-checks or by ballroom dance instructors as early homework assignments.
Beginning Ballroom does not endorse any one particular dance school, dance studio, or dance method, and does not attempt to teach a single step (though a generic "Basic Step Guide" is included); rather Beginning Ballroom focuses on the ballroom culture, the history of the ballroom dances, how ballroom dance competitions work, practical advice for wedding couples, and the differences between the major ballroom dance styles - thereby, leaving the teaching of the ballroom dance steps to the individual ballroom dance instructors.
Beginning Why's, Do's, Don'ts, and Shoes is clearly meant to serve as an accompaniment to ballroom dance lessons and not as a replacement for them, so ballroom dance students and dance teachers alike may have a safe, non-competitive ballroom book to reference for off-the-lesson ballroom dance information.
Beginning Ballroom does not endorse any one particular dance school, dance studio, or dance method, and does not attempt to teach a single step (though a generic "Basic Step Guide" is included); rather Beginning Ballroom focuses on the ballroom culture, the history of the ballroom dances, how ballroom dance competitions work, practical advice for wedding couples, and the differences between the major ballroom dance styles - thereby, leaving the teaching of the ballroom dance steps to the individual ballroom dance instructors.
Beginning Why's, Do's, Don'ts, and Shoes is clearly meant to serve as an accompaniment to ballroom dance lessons and not as a replacement for them, so ballroom dance students and dance teachers alike may have a safe, non-competitive ballroom book to reference for off-the-lesson ballroom dance information.
160 pages, Paperback
First published January 5, 2011
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December 27, 2021
A pretty basic book but full of good information. I just started taking lessons about four months ago. My dance teacher is teaching me the steps in class. This book is not about steps but helps fills in the gaps between being a brand new dancer and someone familiar with the subculture. I found the etiquette and how to practice/improve sections the most helpful. A little pricey for the length is my only complaint.
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