Download or read book The Complete Book of Ballroom Dancing written by Richard Montgomery Stephenson and published by Main Street Books. This book was released on 1980 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Ballroom Dancing written by Jeff Allen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Ballroom Dancing written by Alex Moore and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2002 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Download or read book Teach Like a Pro The Ultimate Guide for Ballroom Dance Instructors written by Diane Jarmolow and published by . This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Ballroom Dance Pack written by Walter Laird and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Essential Guide to Ballroom Dance written by Janet Cunningham-Clayton and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2019-07-29 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Square Dancing and Round Dancing written by Betty Casey and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.
Download or read book Ballroom Dance and Glamour written by Jonathan S. Marion and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-30 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the continued success of Dancing with the Stars and Strictly Come Dancing reveals, the appetite for ballroom remains insatiable around the world. Ballroom Dance and Glamour offers a fascinating window into the global phenomenon of competitive dance. Including vibrant photographs and commentary, this book showcases the extraordinary costumes, glamorous dancers and elegance of the sport. Based on years of research at international competitions, esteemed anthropologist, photographer and ballroom dancer Jonathan S. Marion provides a unique insight into this performance art, outlining the history and basics of ballroom and explaining its huge appeal today. Offering a visual journey into the world of dance, Ballroom Dance and Glamour illuminates the beauty, skill, intensity and passion of this sport. Written in a lively and accessible manner, Ballroom Dance and Glamour will delight all dancers, dance and fashion enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the skill and glamour of ballroom dance.
Download or read book Every Man s Survival Guide to Ballroom Dancing written by James Joseph and published by Bluechip Publishers. This book was released on 2010-01-11 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is an insider's guide to ballroom dancing. It's for non-dancers, newbies and beginners. Whether you fear dance or can't dance or hate to dance, or whether you've finished dance classes more confused than when you started, this book has the tools a guy needs to know to make his parter happy. (Ladies, despite the title, this book will help you too)-- Back cover.
Download or read book Let s Dance written by Cal Pozo and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Advanced Ballroom Dancing The Revised Theory and Technique written by Carl Bryant and published by Young Press. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work on dancing is a fascinating read for any dance enthusiast or historian, and contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the dance lover's bookshelf. Contents Include: Foreword; Preface; Introduction; Glossary of Abbreviations; Technical Terms; Description and Outline of "The Commonly Known Variations": Waltz (Associate); Waltz (Member and Fellow); Foxtrot (Associate); Foxtrot (Member and Fellow); Quickstep (Associate); Quickstep (Member and Fellow); Tango (Introduction); Tango (Associate); Tango (Member and Fellow). 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.
Download or read book Technique of Ballroom Dancing written by Guy Howard and published by . This book was released on 2002-06-30 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ballroom Dancing Step by step written by Paul Bottomer and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a concise illustrated guide to each dance and its movements, so you can learn at home and see what you are aiming to achieve. It is an easy-to-follow handbook suitable for dancers of all ages and any level of experience. It is the perfect book to introduce you to the great ballroom dances and engage in this popular pastime. You can learn the traditions, steps and routines - what to wear, the holds and techniques, the dos and don'ts - with tips throughout to guide you through every movement. Dancing is a great exercise that keeps you fit and active. This book is the ideal introduction for anyone interested in starting out in ballroom dance, as well as for those with some experience too. The author explains the background, traditions and rules, what to wear and when, and how to get started on the dance floor. The classic ballroom dances included - the social foxtrot, waltz, quickstep, modern tango, slow foxtrot, the Viennese waltz and the jive - are then explained with easy-to-follow lessons. The basic routines are built up in step-by-step movements with a simple and clear teaching system to study at home.
Download or read book Move Like a Champion written by Diane Jarmolow and published by . This book was released on 2011-02-23 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extraordinary, yet simple, training that provides the information ballroom dance teachers and students have been searching for. It is accessible to all ballroom dancers, using simple exercises with fun names.
Download or read book Modern Ballroom Dancing written by Lillian Ray and published by Ward Press. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work provides a detailed descriptive account of ballroom dancing that is thoroughly recommended for the dance enthusiast or historians shelf. Illustrated with step diagrams. Contents Include: Foreword; Introduction; Anyone Can Become A Good Dancer; How to Gain Self-Confidence; The Correct Dancing Position; First Principles of Dancing; Why Modern Dancing Is Easy To Learn; The Secret of Leading; How to Follow Your Partner; How to Recognize Dance Rhythms; How to Keep Time to Music; Dictionary of Dance Terms; The Fox Trot; The Waltz; The Tango; Collegiate Steps; Etiquette of the Ballroom. 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.
Download or read book Arthur Murray s Let s Dance written by Arthur Murray and published by Jepson Press. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work provides a detailed descriptive account of ballroom dancing that is thoroughly recommended for the dance enthusiast or historians shelf. Illustrated with step diagrams. 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.
Download or read book Ballroom Dancing written by Joe Tango and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ballroom Dancing: Shocking True Stories From Behind The Scenes. A Must-Read for anyone who wants to catch a glimpse of the real world behind the glitter, glitz and sparkle of the sequined world of ballroom dancing. This book is the first book of it's kind, Joe pulls back the curtain exposing the truth of what really goes on behind-the-scenes of the glamorous world of dancing. The book, released by the renowned ballroom dancer is comprised of his collection of case studies thru the years of teaching. The book examines strategies to utilize asset value based on Joe's knowledge of the field and specific expertise in this market. Joe sheds light on the schemes of bad dance instructors and studios. It was written to expose the truth about how shady characters with poor skills in dance instruction rip unsuspecting dance students off and prey on the vulnerable. A "must read" for anyone interested in a definitive account of thievery and seductions in the glamorous world of dancing. In this tell-all book will shock you! Joe's other books include, The Passionate Lover: How to Keep Your Relationship Alive. The Passionate Lover 2 Become Her Desire. WWW.THEPASSIONATELOVER.COM
