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Ballroom Dancing (Hardcover)

~ Alex Moore (Author) "This dance might be termed the "joy" dance of modern dancing..." (more)
Key Phrases: promenade position, lady this figure, slight body turn, Contrary Body Movement, Reverse Turn, Body Sway (more...)

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Now in its ninth edition, this classic and comprehensive handbook has been revised to bring it up to date in keeping with changes on the dance floor and in the rules of dance competitions. The Quickstep, Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango are all illustrated and described in great detail.

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Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Theatre Arts Book; 10th edition (August 23, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0878301534
ISBN-13: 978-0878301539
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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This dance might be termed the "joy" dance of modern dancing. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
promenade position, lady this figure, slight body turn, good amalgamation, finish with the back, forward poise, body facing wall, commenced backing, competition dancer, commencing position, advanced dancers, promenade figure, finish facing, lady square, heel pivot, competition dancing, foot swivel, body backing, turning body, heel turn, pivoting action, facing centre, backward walk, general notes, other technical details

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Contrary Body Movement, Reverse Turn, Body Sway, Open Telemark, Outside Swivel, Natural Spin Turn, Cross Hesitation, Back Lock, Double Reverse Spin, Closed Change, Progressive Side Step, Running Finish, Reverse Wave, Back Whisk, Closed Finish, Lady Commence, Closed Impetus, Closed Promenade, Drag Hesitation, Top Spin, Forward Lock, Open Promenade, Reverse Pivot, Rock Turn, Brush Tap

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Complete Book of Ballroom Dancing by Richard M. Stephenson on page 233, and Back Matter
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Cultivating Differences: Symbolic Boundaries and the Making of Inequality by Michele Lamont on page 57
Dancing Till Dawn: A Century of Exhibition Ballroom Dance (Contributions to the Study of Music and Dance) by Julie Malnig in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Essential International Style Ballroom Book, December 13, 1999

By	Gunter Kalogridis (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Ballroom Dancing (Ballet, Dance, Opera and Music) (Hardcover)

This book is still available. You can either contact the publisher (A & C Black, London), or go to Amazon-UK. This book is for serious International Standard dancers (American style is not covered). Six to eight basic figures are addressed for each of the four International Standard dances: fox trot, quick step, tango, and waltz. Each figure is minutely broken down into footwork, contra body movement, body sway, and amount of turn. My partner and I found Alex Moore's Ballroom Dancing to be an indispensable part of our practice routine. Please note, this is not a 'do it yourself' book. It will be most effective if used as part of a curriculum with an experienced teacher.

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5.0 out of 5 stars leadable dancing, June 30, 2003

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This book presents maneuvers that are very leadable. The lady
can follow the man without knowing in advance what he will do.
The very detailed technique is based on the bio-mechanical
necessities of good dancing. It has been the most respected
book on ballroom dancing worldwide for decades. It is useful
for teaching yourself without a teacher, if you are a serious
student. It covers international style, which has some figures
in common with American style. Where they diverge international
sticks to leadable figures, American to showy figures.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, November 4, 2000

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This review is from: Ballroom Dancing (Ballet, Dance, Opera and Music) (Hardcover)

A new version of this book is actually available through the ISTD. It is a very helpful book, with thorough charts for all the standard dances. There is also a comparable book for Latin.

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4.0 out of 5 stars required reading
Among the many manuals and manuscripts on international standard ballroom dance, so far, this one appears to offer the greatest value. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Davina Hunter

3.0 out of 5 stars A definitive Guide
Alex Moore's book is the bible for international style. For those who dance American social style, you'll recognize some of patterns are quite similar. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Frank J. DeFelice

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what we wanted!
This was a Christmas present that went over great with the person! They loved the book and it was WAY cheaper than at my local bookstore which made me happy as well! Read more

Published 10 months ago by K. Hauer

2.0 out of 5 stars Buy the 10th Edition. This is the 4th Edition.
When buying this, I didn't realize that it was the 4th edition. The 10th edition is actually available at Amazon under this ISBN: 0-87830-153-4 . Read more

Published 16 months ago by Book Lover in Illinois

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Ballroom Technique Book
I've found this to be a critical part of my ballroom education, both reinforcing the instruction I receive from my classes and prepping me to better receive instruction. Read more

Published on September 14, 2007 by Jesse Wong

3.0 out of 5 stars Ballroom Dancing by Alex Moore
Please be aware that this particular offering is not the 10th Edition (the newest) of this title. This is a pre-historical edition (before my time, anyway) published in 1939... Read more

Published on August 16, 2007 by Raymond Chu

5.0 out of 5 stars BALLROOM DANCING - BY ALEX MOORE
As a professional teacher (Di Marsh) with my own studio in Tasmania (Heals & Souls Danceworld) , I can attest to its value as an excellent and informative publication for... Read more

Published on February 24, 2007 by Diane Fenwick

4.0 out of 5 stars Ballroom Dancing
An excellent resource for the serious International dancer. It contains great information on body & foot mechanics. Read more

Published on December 20, 1999 by Terri Cantrell

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on International Standard ballroom dancing.
This book was last (maybe still) available from A and C Black, Pub. Ltd., Howard Road, Eaton Socon, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE19 3EZ in England. Read more

Published on March 16, 1997

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