Table of Contents

Part I Getting Into Ballroom Dancing
Chapter 1 The Changing Face of Ballroom Dance
Chapter 2 Dancing as a Hobby
Chapter 3 Connecting Music and DancePart II Learning Ballroom Dancing
Chapter 4 Posture and Movement
Chapter 5 Two People Dancing as One
Chapter 6 American Style Waltz
Chapter 7 American Style Tango
Chapter 8 American Style Foxtrot
Chapter 9 American Style Viennese WaltzPart III Ballroom Dancing on Your Own
Chapter 10 Surviving the Social Dance Floor
Chapter 11 Taking Your Dancing to the Next Level

About the Author

Christine Zona is a former ballroom studio owner and competitor. She has danced professionally in the international standard and Latin divisions and in the American ballroom division and won several Rising Star titles. She is a certified teacher and adjudicator in American ballroom and rhythm, international standard and Latin, and theatre arts divisions and is a member of many professional dance organizations. Currently, she judges ballroom dance competitions, instructs dancers of all ages, and is the editor of Dance Notes, a national bimonthly publication devoted to ballroom dance (www.dancenotes.com). Zona resides in New York City. Chris George is a professional ballroom dancer, teacher, and former competitor. He has competed in the American ballroom and rhythm divisions, winning a number of Rising Star titles. He is a former coeditor of Dance Notes and now serves as a contributing editor. Currently pursuing a career on stage as an actor, singer, and dancer, he has danced at the internationally renowned Moulin Rouge in Paris and performed on two national tours of the Broadway shows Kiss Me, Kate and The Full Monty. George resides in New York City.

Reviews

"The advice to newcomers of ballroom dancing is both comprehensive and helpful. A good read for experts and beginners alike."

Peter Pover
Director of External Affairs for USA Dance