How To Become a Good Dancer

Murray, Arthur

Published by Simon and Schuster, New York, New York, 1959

Completely revised edition (7th printing) of this wildly popular dance guide originally published in 1938, by the man whose name has become synonymous with ballroom dancing. Includes new chapters on rock 'n' roll & dancing with children, plus step-by-step instructions for other perennially popular dance styles, accompanied by both diagrams showing foot placement & black & white photos of real dancers, including the waltz, fox trot, rumba, mambo, cha-cha, tango, samba, merengue, & swing. Also includes charming period instructions on how to tell what kind of dance the orchestra is playing, ballroom etiquette, & the secrets of leading & following. In 254 pages, this hardcover (small 4to, 7" x 10") has blue-gray cloth-covered boards stamped with an image of a pink dancing couple & black lettering to front/same colors letter the spine. Condition is Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Pages show only a hint of tanning, but are completely unmarked. The unclipped DJ is VG, with minor edgewear, including a few short, unclosed tears & mild creasing, tiny chips at both ends of spine, slight rubbing. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day. Seller Inventory # 025747

Bibliographic Details

Title: How To Become a Good Dancer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster, New York, New York
Publication Date: 1959
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: VG-
Edition: Revised Edition