Dance instruction covers waltz, fox trot, quickstep, tango, cha cha, samba, rumba and jive dancing.

"Kelly Wilder becomes recently widowed from a much older wealthy man with whom she spent her married life doing charity work, building a lovely home, and, as she says, 'pretending to be a whole lot more conservative and stupid and nicer than I really am.' Now, with too much time and money on her hands, Kelly has absolutely no idea what happens next. So on a whim she signs up for a ballroom dancing class, and slowly, step by high-heeled step, begins...

"Maverick sleuth Declan Miller is back at work following the murder of his wife (and amateur ballroom dancing partner), Alex. Working with new partner and heavy metal enthusiast DS Sara Xiu, he is tasked with investigating the double killing of gangland family scion Adrian Cutler and IT consultant Barry Shepherd at the Sands Hotel. Initial evidence suggests a hired gun and a botched job. The search for the hitman begins and Miller begins to reconnect...

This early work on dancing is a fascinating read for any dance enthusiast or historian, and contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Chapters on the Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, and Samba provide detailed instructions on the relevant steps.

This vintage book is a detailed guide to learning a variety of ballroom dances, with step-by-step instructions, simple diagrams, tips on etiquette, and much more. This volume will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in learning a range of dances from the foxtrot to the tango, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Section I. The Waltz", "Section II. The Foxtrot", "Section...

This early work was intended to help all teachers and potential teachers of ballroom dancing, in particular those who were preparing for the Class-Teaching Certificate of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. Thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the dance enthusiast or historian's bookshelf. Contents Include: Hints on Class-Teaching; Dance Technique - The Waltz, The Quickstep, The Slow Foxtrot, The Tango; The Class-Teaching Examination;...

Reluctantly, Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby, agree to go ballroom dancing with Mrs. Teaberry and her dog, Zeke.

Ballet is for some a passion, their love or obsession-a way of making a living perhaps, For others it is a pleasant evening out and for some it is what their hard-earned money is spent on for children to attend ballet classes, This book attempts to draw together the interesting facts-facts which are not widely known-and answers questions which might not have even been thought of, There is a medical perspective (the author is a surgeon) but with help...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

In Starting Your Career as a Dancer, author Mande Dagenais explains what it really takes to get into the business, be in the business, and survive in the business. Based on more than twenty-five years of experience in the performing arts as a dancer, teacher, choreographer/director, and producer, Dagenais offers insider advice and shares her vast knowledge while answering questions asked by professionals and beginners alike. Aspiring dancers will...