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This book introduces a pre-dance concept for the beginner and empowers the novice with a working knowledge of the language of music and dance. Much of this important, quick, fun and easy to learn information has never before appeared in one book and is not generally taught in mainstream dance studios or any other dance sources.
The author shares over 53 years of professional knowledge and experience with his readers. Included are drawings of couples demonstrating the basic steps of the Fox Trot, Waltz, Swing, Rumba, ChaCha, Mambo, Tango and Samba plus photos of the basic body motions, foot, arm and body dance positions. Secrets of better styling, rhythms, techniques, etc. are at your fingertips. Book also includes interesting and valuable information about DANCESPORT and it's great personalities.
Also included: Eleven "Get Slim" dance exercises demonstrated by the elegant model, Christine Belange, . This book is a great gift idea for the new dancer or as a reference guide for the advanced dancer and musician.
Why Buy This Book?
"I cannot tell you how much John Ford and I enjoy your book, "Ballroom World Dance Book". Everything is presented in a delightfully lucid manner. It is crammed with information while remaining interesting and entertaining throughout. We are both fortunate to include it in our dance librarites. We will deposit one copy in the Harvard University Library, Theatrical Department. Another copy will go to the Barry University Dance Department where we are both professors. Thank you again. Sincerely, Marguerite Hanlon."
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"I have been playing for ballroom dancers for 50 years and have studied dance for most of those years. I have read over 100 books on ballroom dancing and I can say none of them get to the bedrock of what a dancer needs as well as this book. Certainly every ballroom dancer and musician needs this one."
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Dick Newman, Orchestra Leader
"A marvelous book! So informative and very well written. I'm glad you included the history of the Social Dances and the explanation of the percussion instruments and rhythms. Bravo and kudos to your fabulous incredible piece of work!!"
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"Understanding what we do as social, ballroom, Latin and DANCESPORT competition dancers allows us to grow in knowledge, technique and performance"
"Never has there been a dance book for beginners as extensive as this one. Allen Darnel has put in a tremendous amount of time and expertise into his production. The "Ballroom World" Dance Book is a collectors item. You will use it over and over."
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