This vintage book is a concise but comprehensive guide to ballroom
dancing. It includes directions for learning the quickstep, waltz, slow
foxtrot, tango, rhythm dancing, etc, with variations and hints on
deportment, ballroom etiquette, and more. This volume is perfect for
beginners and is highly recommended for those looking to learn ballroom
dancing quickly. Contents include: "Basic Principles", "Time", "Tempo",
"Style", "Poise", "Balance", "Knees", "Footwork", "Rises", "Contrary
Body Movement", "Brushing", "Turning Steps", "The Construction of a
Dance", "The Quickstep", "The Quarter Turns", "The Cross Chassé". "The
Natural Turn", "The Reverse Turn", "Lady's Steps", "Natural Pivot Turn",
etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and
expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume
now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially
commissioned new introduction on dance.