A Technique of Advanced Standard Ballroom Figures by Geoffrey Hearn is a comprehensive technical reference for dancers, teachers, and adjudicators who wish to develop a deeper understanding of International Standard Ballroom. Spanning 240 pages, this ebook combines movement principles, technical explanations, and structured reference material to support the study of advanced ballroom technique.
Rather than presenting a collection of choreography, the book explores the foundations that underpin advanced dancing, including movement, posture and hold, musicality, choreography, line, floorcraft, and lead and follow. It also explains technical terminology and musical notation while providing specialized reference indexes that help readers study figures according to their movement characteristics and applications.
Organized as both a learning guide and a technical reference, the ebook allows dancers to explore advanced concepts systematically and quickly locate specific figure groups for study. Whether preparing for competition, teaching, or personal development, it offers a structured approach to understanding the principles behind advanced Standard Ballroom dancing.
Contents
- Foreword
- The Original Technique
- Introduction
- Movement
- Development of Posture & Hold
- Development of Musicality
- Development of Choreography
- Development of Line Figures
- Floorcraft
- Lead and Follow
- The Future
- Technical Definitions
- Musical Notation
- The Tango Structure & Character
- Tango Musical Notation
- Abbreviations
Reference Indexes
- Figures of Strong Movement & Change of Shape
- Figures of Strong Rotation, including a Pivot
- Other Turns and Spins
- Checks & Hovers
- Swivels & Rondes
- Figures Particular to Slow Foxtrot
- Figures Particular to Tango
- Figures Particular to Quickstep
- Line Figures
A valuable study resource for ballroom students, competitors, dance teachers, and adjudicators seeking a structured reference for advanced International Standard Ballroom technique.
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