This vintage book is a concise but comprehensive guide to ballroom dancing. It includes directions for learning the quickstep, waltz, slow foxtrot, tango, rhythm dancing, etc, with variations and hints on deportment, ballroom etiquette, and more. This volume is perfect for beginners and is highly recommended for those looking to learn ballroom dancing quickly. Contents include: "Basic Principles", "Time", "Tempo", "Style", "Poise", "Balance", "Knees", "Footwork", "Rises", "Contrary Body Movement", "Brushing", "Turning Steps", "The Construction of a Dance", "The Quickstep", "The Quarter Turns", "The Cross Chassé". "The Natural Turn", "The Reverse Turn", "Lady's Steps", "Natural Pivot Turn", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dance.