The Essential Guide to Ballroom Dance

This guide 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 exercises, diet, and nutrition.