Ballroom Dancing: Step-by-Step (Step By Step) (Paperback)

~ Paul Bottomer (Author)

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Product Description

Learn to waltz, quickstep, foxtrot and tango in easy to follow photographs and diagrams

About the Author

Paul Bottomer was four times undefeated World and European Supreme Champion in Argentine Tango and a grand finalist in the All-England Professional Ballroom Championship. He is a former member of the Latin-American Committee of the UKA, has travelled in South America studying Latin American dance at its source and was the co-founder of one of London's top salsa clubs. Paul has performed all over the world and, as a leading authority on popular dance styles, he has lectured at major international dance conferences and made numerous television appearances. Despite his many international commitments, Paul still enjoys sharing the sense of fun and excitement of dance with a class of beginners.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Southwater (February 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844762769
• ISBN-13: 978-1844762767
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #247,220 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Loads of pictures, December 21, 2007

By	D. C. Fraunfelter "David F." (Hagerstown, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My wife & I just completed beginning ballroom dancing, and are ready to start intermediate. I've looked at several books on dancing, and have concluded that no two of them teach the same steps the same way.

I found a copy of this at our local library. There are lots of pictures, and plenty of things to keep beginners occupied for quite some time. Many of the dances have the man leading with the right foot. Also, many of the dances proceed in a zig-zag in the line of dance, with the man proceeding backward at times. Wow!

I have picked up several new moves from this book, which supplement what we have learned in our lessons. This book is British, which may account for the difference in style. Still, it is one of the best I have seen. If you want to learn something new, from a source that is clear and concise, this is a great value. It also includes etiquette tips, and the pictures are more than worth the price.