From Ballroom to DanceSport
Author: Caroline Joan Picart
Publisher: SUNY Press
Published: 2006-01-01
Total Pages: 182
ISBN-13: 9780791466308
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn insider explores the transformation of ballroom dance into an Olympic sport.
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The Complete Book of Ballroom Dancing
Author: Richard Montgomery Stephenson
Publisher: Main Street Books
Published: 1980
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9780385424165
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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.
Ballroom Dancing
Author: Alex Moore
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 0878301534
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Glamour Addiction
Author: Juliet McMains
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
Published: 2006-11-17
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 0819567744
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBehind the scenes of DanceSport.
The Essential Guide to Ballroom Dance
Author: Janet Cunningham-Clayton
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Published: 2019-07-29
Total Pages: 475
ISBN-13: 1785005987
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBallroom 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.
Teach Like a Pro: The Ultimate Guide for Ballroom Dance Instructors
Author: Diane Jarmolow
Publisher:
Published: 2011-05-01
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9780983526100
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith 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.
Ballroom, Boogie, Shimmy Sham, Shake
Author: Julie Malnig
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Published: 2023-01-10
Total Pages: 394
ISBN-13: 0252055144
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis dynamic collection documents the rich and varied history of social dance and the multiple styles it has generated, while drawing on some of the most current forms of critical and theoretical inquiry. The essays cover different historical periods and styles; encompass regional influences from North and South America, Britain, Europe, and Africa; and emphasize a variety of methodological approaches, including ethnography, anthropology, gender studies, and critical race theory. While social dance is defined primarily as dance performed by the public in ballrooms, clubs, dance halls, and other meeting spots, contributors also examine social dance’s symbiotic relationship with popular, theatrical stage dance forms. Contributors are Elizabeth Aldrich, Barbara Cohen-Stratyner, Yvonne Daniel, Sherril Dodds, Lisa Doolittle, David F. García, Nadine George-Graves, Jurretta Jordan Heckscher, Constance Valis Hill, Karen W. Hubbard, Tim Lawrence, Julie Malnig, Carol Martin, Juliet McMains, Terry Monaghan, Halifu Osumare, Sally R. Sommer, May Gwin Waggoner, Tim Wall, and Christina Zanfagna.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ballroom Dancing
Author: Jeff Allen
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 310
ISBN-13: 9780028643458
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes 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.
Ballroom Dance and Glamour
Author: Jonathan S. Marion
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2014-10-30
Total Pages: 121
ISBN-13: 147258337X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs 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.
Ballroom!
Author: Sharon Savoy
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Published: 2010-10-31
Total Pages: 202
ISBN-13: 0813040833
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDreams are made and broken every year in the dazzling Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England. Fierce competition, brutal politics, and stunning artistry are all on the program at the world's most prestigious competition, known to ballroom dance enthusiasts simply as "Blackpool." Sharon Savoy's lifelong love affair with dance manifested itself early on. At the tender age of 16 she left home to train under George Balanchine at the School of American Ballet in New York. An accomplished ballerina, her desire to dance more expressively and with a partner led her on the path that culminated on the competition ballroom circuit. There, her passion and artistry led her to become a four-time champion in exhibition style. But, as with all obsessions, her success came with a cost. In this spellbinding book, Savoy offers a backstage pass to a world where rhinestones and high heels accompany explosive athleticism and staggering talent. With emotionally absorbing and energy-packed prose, she provides an insider's close-up view of all the players who compose this glamorous world that is part dance, part sport, and part art.
