The Joy of Dancing, the Next Steps: Ballroom, Latin and Jive for Social Dancers for All Ages

by Spencer, Peggy

• ISBN13: 9780233994888
• ISBN10: 0233994882
• Edition: Spiral
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-03-01
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square

Summary

Following the success of her first book for beginners, The Joy of Dancing, Peggy Spencer returns with a book of new steps and techniques for the waltz, cha cha cha, quickstep, mambo, foxtrot, samba, tango, jive, merengue, and rumba. Designed in an easy-to-handle, spiral-bound format, the book's 200 sequential color photos and clear, simple instructions allow both partners to follow, step-by-step, every aspect of each dance. A lively, accessible guide that will enable novice dancers of all ages to learn and practice in their own homes. Peggy Spencer's previous books include The Joy of Dancing, Formation Dancing and Medal Tests, and Come Dancing.

Table of Contents

`Hello Again' from Peggy Spencer MBE	6	(1)
Introduction	7	(119)
What to Wear	8	(1)
Music	9	(1)
Understanding Your Direction Around The Ballroom	10	(2)
Warm up Tips	12	(1)
THE DANCES
The Waltz	12	(12)
Left Turn	14	(2)
Whisk	16	(3)
Right Spin Turn	19	(4)
Special Tips	23	(1)
The Mambo	24	(12)
Turning Basic with Cross Body Lead	26	(2)
Back Breaker	28	(2)
Mambo Cuddle	30	(5)
Special Tips	35	(1)
The Foxtrot	36	(10)
Slow Foxtrot (Beginners)	38	(2)
Left Turn	40	(2)
Whisk/Cross Behind	42	(3)
Special Tips	45	(1)
The Samba	46	(12)
Pendulum	48	(2)
Left Turn or Samba Roll	50	(2)
Advanced Whisk	52	(3)
Lady's Underarm Turn	55	(2)
Special Tips	57	(1)
The Tango	58	(8)
Tango Walks	60	(1)
Left Turn-Lady Outside Partner	61	(2)
Tango Check Forward and Tap	63	(2)
Special Tips	65	(1)
The Cha Cha Cha	66	(18)
Solo Spot Turn	68	(6)
Lady's Underarm Turn	74	(5)
Cha Cha Cha: Hand to Hand	79	(4)
Special Tips	83	(1)
The Quickstep	84	(10)
Quarter Turns	86	(2)
Quickstep Chasse	88	(2)
Forward Lock Step	90	(1)
Right Turn	91	(2)
Special Tips	93	(1)
The Merengue	94	(8)
Variations	96	(5)
Special Tips	101	(1)
The Jive	102	(12)
Jive Chasses	104	(3)
Basic Link and Fallaway	107	(1)
Linking Steps	108	(2)
Side by Side `Bump'	110	(1)
Hand Change Variations	110	(1)
Chicken Walks from Open Position	111	(1)
Underarm Turns	112	(1)
American Spin	112	(1)
Special Tips	113	(1)
The Rumba	114	(12)
Spot Turns	116	(3)
Lady's Underarm Turn	119	(3)
Left and Right Foot Shoulder-to-Shoulder	122	(3)
Special Tips	125	(1)
Glossary of Terms	126	(1)
Why Join a Dancing School	127	(1)
Useful Contacts & Information	128