Author : Richard Montgomery Stephenson
Publisher : Main Street Books
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 21,60 MB
Release : 1980
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780385424165
A guide to general dancing skills accompanies sequential photographs and foot-pattern diagrams illustrating the fundamentals of the fox-trot, waltz, cha-cha, tango, polka, and other popular ballroom dances.
Author : Alex Moore
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 19,4 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0878301534
First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : Jeff Allen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 37,10 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780028643458
Describes the history of ballroom dancing; presents photo-illustrated instructions for the waltz, foxtrot, tango, Viennese waltz, rumba, merengue, samba, cha-cha, mambo, East Coast swing, and hustle; discusses such topics as timing, rhythm, practice, and expectations; and includes an eleven-track audio CD.
Author : Cal Pozo
Publisher :
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 32,14 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN :
Cal Pozo presents an easy-to-follow, fun to watch book and DVD combination that gives the reader multiple angles and methods from which to learn. Weddings and parties will have you moving and grooving, turning and twirling, and hopping and bobbing with the best.
Author : Walter Laird
Publisher :
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 18,96 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Ballroom dancing
ISBN : 9780751300796
Whether your style is Strictly Ballroom or you have just started to Come Dancing, discover how to master the six most popular ballroom dances with this fantastic guide. Step-by-step instructions will take you through the modern classics as well as the sexy Latin moves of the Rumba and Tango. With a specially recorded accompanying CD to ensure you keep in tempo and detachable dance step cards to help guide you round the dancefloor, you'll be certain to waltz your way to dancing perfection.
Author : Diane Jarmolow
Publisher :
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 15,84 MB
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780983526100
With this one-of-a-kind book, dance instructors will develop the confidence and professionalism to quickly and easily go from being a good teacher to a great one, and gain the skills needed to skyrocket their careers.
Author : Betty Casey
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,95 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781574411195
"Square dancing is friendship set to music," says author Betty Casey. Just take four couples, old or young, put 'em on a good floor, turn on the music, and you're all set. Whether you've done it before or you're just starting out, this book tells you everything you need to know--85 basic movements used all over the world, the spirited calls unique to square dancing, the costumes and equipment that are best, and music (from "Red River Valley" to "Mack the Knife") that will set your feet in motion. Down-to-earth details and anecdotes give a taste of the good times in store for you. Find out how native folk dances grew out of European quadrilles, jigs, and fandangos. Open this book and get ready to: "wipe off your tie, pull down your vest, and dance with the one you love best." This book includes: 50 basic movements, 35 advanced movements, variations, dances that are a part of the American heritage, Contra and Round Dances, polkas and reels, and calls, past and present.
Author : Janet Cunningham-Clayton
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 45,25 MB
Release : 2019-07-29
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1785005987
Ballroom dancing has become an increasingly popular pastime for all ages, inspired in recent years by reality TV dance programmes throughout the world. As one of the most inclusive dance genres, it offers both a social and competitive outlet for every ability. The Essential Guide to Ballroom Dance offers a comprehensive study of the main ballroom dance styles, including the Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep and Tango. Topics covered include a brief history and development of ballroom dancing; a beginner's guide to partnerships, positioning and footwork; dance-specific techniques, steps and routines; the mechanics, application and fundamentals of movement; musicality and choreography and, finally, exercises, diet and nutrition. With clear step-by-step instructions, 150 colour photographs, and a foreword by Anton Du Beke, this is an ideal companion for the beginner ballroom dancer. Janet Cunningham-Clayton is a former Senior British Ballroom Champion and has over twenty-five years of dancing experience, and Malcolm Fernandes has over thirty years experience in the ballroom dance industry with a particular specialism in music.
Author : Victor Silvester
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 35,85 MB
Release : 2011-03-23
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1446545237
Originally published in 1932, this is a wonderfully detailed guide to ballroom dancing by the then reigning world champion dancer. The book covers everything that is essential in connection with ballroom dancing, from a detailed description of the standardised figures down to the finer points which proclaim the expert dancer. It is a book that will make its appeal both to the novice and to the experienced or professional performer. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include A Complete Syllabus for a Ballroom Examination General Knowledge Questions and Answers The Slow Foxtrot The Waltz The Quick Step The Tango Charts Giving a Complete Description of Every Standing Figure
Author : Guy Howard
Publisher :
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 41,30 MB
Release : 2002-06-30
Category :
ISBN : 9780900326431
