Ballroom Dances - For All

By Thomas Parson

This early work on dance steps is a fascinating read for any dance enthusiast. It provides the means of obtaining a working knowledge of the simple fundamentals necessary in becoming proficient in the social dances. Contents Include: Explanation of Terms and Abbreviations, Dance Fundamentals, The Fox-Trot, The Waltz, The Rumba, The Samba, The Tango, The Mambo, and The Lindy. 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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Read Books Ltd.
• Release date: Sep 6, 2016
• ISBN: 9781473352148

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Lindy

EXPLANATION OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

These terms and abbreviations compose the standard terminology used by dance teachers throughout the country. They eliminate the need for lengthy word pictures in the lessons which follow.

Dance Fundamentals

POSTURE AND BALANCE

THE phrase if you can walk you can dance is too often taken in too literal a sense. As a result, keen disappointment is experienced when it is discovered that the manner in which walking is practiced by some does not even slightly resemble dancing in its most elementary form. It may be correctly assumed, however, that a close relation between the two does