Let's Dance: Learn to Swing, Foxtrot, Rumba, Tango, Line Dance, Lambada, Cha-Cha, Waltz, Two-Step, Jitterbug and Salsa With Style, Elegance and Ease - Hardcover

Bottomer, Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1579120466 ISBN 13: 9781579120467

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal, 1998

Synopsis

Step-by-step lessons from the basics of the Foxtrot to the nuances of the Argentine Tango are presented in detailed description and over 1300 informative full-color photographs, illustrations and diagrams. Beginners and advanced dancers alike will find the lessons easy, fun and a novel way to spend time with new partners, add spice to mature relationships or find a new dance mate.

This book covers an immense selection of styles for every kind of music from the Electric Slide, the Hustle and the Chicken Walk to the Viennese Waltz, the Slow Foxtrot and the Modern Tango. Specific dance moves like Spot Turns, Hip Twists and Feather Steps will make any couple an instant sensation on the dance floor.

Full of footprint diagrams, style tips, music suggestions and hints on getting started, this big book has everything that you need to explore the exhilarating world of ballroom and club dancing.

About this title

About the Author

Paul Bottomer and his wife and partner, Elaine, are world-renowned dance champions. They have been the World & European Supreme Champions in Argentine Tango four times and were grand finalists in the All-England Professional Ballroom Championships. Paul teaches and lectures internationally, appears on various television programs and at social dance conferences.

From the Back Cover

Imagine A Professional Dance Course In Your own Living Room!

Whether you're just getting started or have already spun, turned and dipped many nights away this unique compendium teaches you all the basic steps and the most dramatic advanced moves for every popular style of music. Each dance step is perfectly illustrated so you can just look, learn and effortlessly follow along.

- Step-by-step photographs of professional dancers lead the way

- Footprint diagrams guide you through specific moves

- With just a little practice, you and your partner will have the confidence and style to be a sensation on the dance floor.

From the Inside Flap

Learn to Swing, Jitterbug, Rumba, Tango, Line Dance, Lambada, Cha-Cha, Waltz, Two-Step, Foxtrot and Salsa with Style, Grace and Ease.

Imagine a professional dance course in your own living room! These fun and easy-to-follow lessons from Paul Bottomer, international dance champion, will make you and your partner the image of confidence, grace and style on the dance floor.

Whether you're just getting started or have already spun, turned and dipped many nights away, this unique compendium teaches you all the basic steps and the most dramatic advanced moves: from hot Latin rhythms to classic ballroom dances to hip swing combinations.

Step-by-step photographs of professional dancers lead the way, accompanied by foot-print diagrams and easy-to-follow directions. Each move is perfectly illustrated so you can just look, learn and effortlessly follow along.

In a couple of quick and fun nights of practice, anyone can pick up the right dance for any event: from salsa for a night at the hottest Latin club and line dancing for a country western event to the waltz for a formal wedding.

Tips, dance history and style points help refine your understanding and enjoyment of the dances before you even step on the dance floor,

Edition details

• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1579120466
• ISBN 13: 9781579120467
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256