The Essential Guide to Ballroom Dance

by Janet Cunningham-Clayton, Malcolm Fernandes

Overview

Ballroom 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785005985
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	07/29/2019
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	54 MB
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About the Author

Janet Cunningham-Clayton is a former Senior British Ballroom Champion and has acquired over twenty-five years of dancing experience. She is a UKA qualified dance teacher, as well as holding BAWLA certification in physical training and ITEC in physiology and massage. She now teaches dance workshops in the UK and Europe.
Malcolm Fernandes has over thirty years of experience in the ballroom dance industry, with a particular specialism in music. He hosts dances in the UK and internationally, promoting current and former world champions, as well as managing a social dance programme through his company - www.mrwonderfuldancing.com.

Table of Contents

Foreword 6

Acknowledgements 7

Preface 9

Introduction 13

1 The History and Development of Ballroom Dancing 17

2 The Dance Essentials 21

3 The Waltz - English and Viennese 47

4 The Slow Foxtrot 67

5 The Quickstep 79

6 The Ballroom Tango 95

7 Beyond the Basics 111

8 Musicality, Floor Craft and Routine Construction 137

9 Exercises and Nutrition to Improve Your Dancing 143

Conclusion 155

Index 159